Definition for HON'OR-A-BLY

HON'OR-A-BLY, adv.

  1. With tokens of honor or respect. The man was honorably received at court.
  2. Magnanimonsly; generously; with a noble spirit or purpose. The prince honorably interposed to prevent a rupture between the nations.
  3. Reputably; without reproach. Why did I not more honorably starve? Dryden.

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