Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for COM-MEND'A-BLE
COM-MEND'A-BLE, a. [Fr. recommandable; It. commendable. Formerly accented improperly on the first syllable.]
That may be commended or praised; worthy of approbation or praise; laudable. Order and decent ceremonies in the church are commendable. – Bacon.
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