a. [f. prec. + -ABLE.] Capable of being fathomed or sounded.
1697. Dampier, Voy. (1698), I. 531. Though they should be to Southward of all the Soundings, or fathomable ground, they can shape their course right, without being obliged to make the Land.
1727. in Bailey, vol. II.
b. fig. Comprehensible; intelligible.
1633. Ames, Agst. Cerem., II. 178. These [arguments] … being more popular, and seeming more fadomable.
1647. Bp. Hall, Satan’s fiery darts quenched, III. vi. 303. Things … not fadomeable by reason.
1781. Mad. D’Arblay, Diary, 26 June. Mr. Crutchley … continues the least fathomable … of all the men I have seen.
