a. [ From Repute. ] Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy;
In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude an enemy as defeat one. Broome. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ F. réputation, L. reputatio a reckoning, consideration. See Repute, v. t. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The best evidence of reputation is a man's whole life. Ames. [ 1913 Webster ]
I see my reputation is at stake. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The security of his reputation or good name. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ /Christ ] made himself of no reputation. Phil. ii. 7. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. By repute. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
He who regns
Monarch in heaven, till then as one secure
Sat on his throne, upheld by old repute. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? Job xviii. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]
The king your father was reputed for
A prince most prudent. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In common opinion or estimation; by repute. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not having good repute; disreputable; disgraceful; inglorius. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]