Honorableness

Honorableness
Honorableness Hon"or*a*ble*ness, n. 1. The state of being honorable; eminence; distinction. [1913 Webster]

2. Conformity to the principles of honor, probity, or moral rectitude; fairness; uprightness; reputableness. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • honorableness — hon·or·able·ness …   English syllables

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