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honourably, honorably, adv.|ˈɒnərəblɪ| [f. as prec. + -ly2.] In an honourable manner; with honour or respect; consistently with honour; creditably, reputably: see the adj.
1303R. Brunne Handl. Synne 10594 Onourablye he dyd hyt graue Yn hys cherche. 1377Langl. P. Pl. B. xii. 155 Clerkes..comen..And deden her homage honourablely to hym. a1400Relig. Pieces fr. Thornton MS. 15 To lyffe perfitly..þat es to lyffe honourabilly mekely and lufe-somly. 1588Shakes. L.L.L. v. ii. 448 The Noble Lord Most honorably doth vphold his word. a1619Beaum. & Fl. Valentin. iv. iv, When I am dead speak honourably of me. 1710in C. Wordsw. Schol. Acad. 305 He took his degree very honourably, and I believe will have an optime. 1780Burke Sp. Bristol prev. to Elect. Wks. III. 355, I had served the city of Bristol honourably. 1882Froude Short Stud. (1883) IV. v. 339 The fitting and peaceful close of a life honourably spent. |