Val"u*a*ble (?), a. 1.
Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and
esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable
land; a valuable cargo.
2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a
valuable friend; a valuable companion.
Valuable consideration (Law), an equivalent
or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money,
marriage, services, etc. Blackstone. Bouvier.
Val"u*a*ble, n. A precious possession; a
thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used
mostly in the plural.
The food and valuables they offer to the
gods.
Tylor.
Val"u*a*ble (?), a. 1.
Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and
esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable
land; a valuable cargo.
2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a
valuable friend; a valuable companion.
Valuable consideration (Law), an equivalent
or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money,
marriage, services, etc. Blackstone. Bouvier.
Val"u*a*ble, n. A precious possession; a
thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used
mostly in the plural.
The food and valuables they offer to the
gods.
Tylor.
