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ES'TIMABLE, a.
1. That is capable of being estimated or valued; as estimable damage.
2. Valuable; worth a great price.
A pound of man's flesh, taken from a man,
Is not so estimable or profitable.
3. Worthy of esteem or respect; deserving our good opinion or regard.
A lady said of her two companions, that one was more amiable, the other more estimable.
ES'TIMABLE, n. That which is worthy of regard.