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Sociable weaver
(gcide) | Sociable \So"cia*ble\, a.[F., fr. L. sociabilis, fr. sociare to
associate, fr. socius a companion. See Social.]
1. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or
company; associable. [R.]
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They are sociable parts united into one body.
--Hooker.
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2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with
others; fond of companions; social.
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Society is no comfort to one not sociable. --Shak.
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What can be more uneasy to this sociable creature
than the dry, pensive retirements of solitude?
--South.
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3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not
taciturn or reserved.
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4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by
much conversation; as, a sociable party.
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5. No longer hostile; friendly. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
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Sociable bird, or Sociable weaver (Zool.), a weaver bird
which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3.
(b) .
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Syn: Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar;
communicative; accessible.
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