vo·ca·ble
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Definition of vocable
: term
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: a word composed of various sounds or letters without regard to its meaning
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“Vocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocable. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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The first known use of vocable was in the 15th century
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