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Webster 1913 Edition

adv.

In an honorable manner; in a manner showing, or consistent with, honor.

The reverend abbot . . .

honorably

received him.

Shakespeare

Why did I not more

honorably

starve?

Dryden.

adv.

With tokens of honor or respect. The man was honorably received at court.

Magnanimously; 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?

honorably ‎(comparative more honorably, superlative most honorably)