peccable
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of peccable
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Old French, from Medieval Latin peccābilis “capable of sin, susceptible to sin,” derived from the Latin verb peccāre “to go wrong, make a mistake”; see peccavi, -ble
Example Sentences
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Mr. Massino, on the other hand, was exceedingly peccable, dressed as if he were headed to the gym.
From New York Times • May 26, 2011
With im peccable punctilio, he asked permission to show his orders from the British Ad miralty "to escort the ship of the Argentine minister while it is navigating in the waters of Her Majesty."
From Time Magazine Archive
But last week the House put on a display of parliamentary absurdity and just plain orneriness that reminded everyone that Congress is, after all, an assemblage of peccable men.
From Time Magazine Archive
So that, in peccable cockney, and a scrutable plot, is where Paul Gallico's favorite charlady winds up.
From Time Magazine Archive
A peccable monarch may forfeit his throne; an impeccable one can only abdicate it.
From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John
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