Supportably

Supportably
Supportable Sup*port"a*ble, a. [Cf. F. supportable.] Capable of being supported, maintained, or endured; endurable. -- {Sup*port"a*ble*ness}, n. -- {Sup*port"a*bly}, adv. [1913 Webster]

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