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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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.
Come down, sole ally and accomplice of my heinous vanity, and plead for me, and make the amende honorable to this grim guardian of Miss Muriel’s peace!”
From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans
General Johnston's remonstrance, Mr. Benjamin's amende honorable, and the withdrawal of "Old Jack's" resignation.
From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary
I even offered to contribute myself, that it might be taken as an amende honorable on behalf of the English Government.
From The Soul of a People by Fielding, H. (Harold)
Sometimes the criminal performed the amende honorable, marching along Chepe bareheaded and wearing nothing but a white shirt, carrying a great wax taper, escorted by the Mayor's sergeants.
From The History of London by Besant, Walter, Sir
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