amende honorable
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Etymology
Origin of amende honorable
From French, dating back to 1660–70; see origin at amends, honorable
Example Sentences
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General Johnston's remonstrance, Mr. Benjamin's amende honorable, and the withdrawal of "Old Jack's" resignation.
From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary
But, in the certainty of an amende honorable, which must hereafter be made, he overcame the many temptations which the moment offered, and re-mounting his horse rode away from the scene of his disgrace.
From A Simple Story by Strachey, G. L.
Why, he came down to Hedgerow House to look after certain books and papers, and ran over here to make his amende honorable in form.
From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
Once again in these pages I tender her with all my heart my amende honorable.
From War by Loti, Pierre
As early, therefore, as I have the opportunity of doing it, I make the amende honorable to my readers for having unwittingly misled them on this point.
From The Well in the Desert An Old Legend of the House of Arundel by Irwin, M. (Madelaine)
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