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[Fr., from Lat. instabilis, from in-not, and stabilis stable (q. v.); Sp. instable; Ital. in stabile.] 1. Wanting in stability, firmne , or strength of construction; liable to give way or fall. 2. Not firm or constant in purpose; fickle; inconstant; inconsistent. "In this instable and uncertain age."-H. More: Exposi tion of the Seven Churches. (Dedic.) IMG:content-1728.png:[blocks in formation]