a. [ F. estimable, or L. aestimabilis. See Esteem. ]
A pound of man's flesh, taken from a man,
Is not so estimable, profitable neither,
As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
A lady said of her two companions, that one was more amiable, the other more estimable. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A thing worthy of regard. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
One of the peculiar estimables of her country. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of deserving esteem or regard. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. inaestimabilis: cf. F. inestimable. See In- not, and Estimate. ] Incapable of being estimated or computed; especially, too valuable or excellent to be measured or fully appreciated; above all price;
But above all, for thine inestimable love. Bk. of Com. Prayer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Science is too inestimable for expression by a money standard. Lyon Playfair.