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pregnable definition

preg·nable (preg′nə bəl)

adjective

  1. that can be captured, as a fortress
  2. that can be attacked or injured; assailable or vulnerable

Etymology: altered (infl. by pregnant) < ME prenable < MFr < prendre, to take < L prehendere: see prehensile

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