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late Middle English (formerly also as inable ): from en-1, in-2, + able.
wiktionary
From Middle English enablen, equivalent to en- + able.
etymonline
enable (v.)
early 15c., "to make fit;" mid-15c., "to make able to," from en- (1) "make, put in" + able. Related: Enabled; enabling. An enabling act (1684) is so called because it empowers a body or person to take certain action.