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HONORABLE, adj. Afflicted with an impediment in one's reach. In legisl… — The Devil's Dictionary

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SAPIR 861

The Devil's Dictionary — Ambrose Bierce

HONORABLE, adj. Afflicted with an impediment in one's reach. In legislative bodies it is customary to mention all members as honorable; as, "the honorable gentleman is a scurvy cur."

Place: ¶683
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