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Webster 1913 Edition


Acceptable

Ac-cept′a-ble

(-sĕpt′ȧ-b’l; 277)
,
Adj.
[F.
acceptable
, L.
acceptabilis
, fr.
acceptare
.]
Capable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; agreeable; welcome;
as, an
acceptable
present, one
acceptable
to us
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Acceptable

ACCEPT'ABLE

,
Adj.
1.
That may be received with pleasure; hence pleasing to a receiver; gratifying; as an acceptable present.
2.
Agreeable or pleasing in person; as, a man makes himself acceptable by his services or civilities.