Reputable \Rep"u*ta*ble\ (r?p"?-t?-b'l), a. [From {Repute}.]
Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable;
praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable
conduct.
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In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude
an enemy as defeat one. --Broome.
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Syn: Respectable; creditable; estimable.
[1913 Webster] -- {Rep"u ta*ble*ness}, n. --
{Rep"u*ta*bly}, adv.
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