Lĕg'i-ble, a.

a. [Lat. legibilis, from legere, to read; O. Fr., Pr., & Sp. legible, It. leggibile, N. Fr. lisible.]

1. Capable of being read; consisting of letters or figures that may be distinguished by the eye; as, a fair, legible manuscript.
2. Capable of being discovered or understood by apparent marks or indications; as, the thoughts of men are often legible in their countenances.