Let her descend: my chambers are honorable.
Shak.
8. An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the
honorable gentleman.
Honorable is a title of quality, conferred by English usage upon the
younger children of earls and all the children of viscounts and barons.
The maids of honor, lords of session, and the supreme judges of England
and Ireland are entitled to the prefix. In American usage, it is a
title of courtesy merely, bestowed upon those who hold, or have held,
any of the higher public offices, esp. governors, judges, members of
Congress or of the Senate, mayors.
Right honorable. See under Right.
Hon"or*a*ble*ness, n. 1. The state of being honorable; eminence;
distinction.
2. Conformity to the principles of honor, probity, or moral rectitude;
fairness; uprightness; reputableness.
Hon"or*a*bly (?), adv. 1. In an honorable manner; in a manner showing,
or consistent with, honor.
The reverend abbot . . . honorably received him.
Shak.
Why did I not more honorably starve?
Dryden.