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Time-honored

Honored for a long time; venerable, and worthy of honor, by reason of antiquity, or long continuance.

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Honorable 84% connected

Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.

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Honorable 84% connected

Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.

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Honourable 84% connected

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Honourable 84% connected

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Reputable 84% connected

Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct.

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Reputable 84% connected

Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct.

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