RETURNABLE


Meaning of RETURNABLE in English

— returnability , n.

/ri terr"neuh beuhl/ , adj.

1. that may be returned: returnable merchandise.

2. requiring a return, as a writ to the court from which it is issued.

n.

3. a beverage bottle or can that can be returned when empty for refund of a deposit.

[ 1375-1425; 1960-65 for def. 3; late ME retournable. See RETURN, -ABLE ]

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