Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for HON'OR-A-BLY
HON'OR-A-BLY, adv.
- With tokens of honor or respect. The man was honorably received at court.
- Magnanimonsly; generously; with a noble spirit or purpose. The prince honorably interposed to prevent a rupture between the nations.
- Reputably; without reproach. Why did I not more honorably starve? Dryden.
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