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honesty a purple-flowered SE European plant, Lunaria annua, cultivated for its flattened silvery pods, which are used for indoor decoration: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) Honesty See also Righteousness, Virtuousness. Alethia ancient Greek personification of truth. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 18] nationwide system of organizations investigating dishonest business practices. [Am. Commerce: Misc.] traditional symbol of truth. [Plant Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 172] despite personal loss, endows patron’s son. [Br. Lit.: Our Mutual Friend] her uprightness frequently conflicts with Archie’s opportunism. [TV: “All in the Family” in Terrace, I, 47–48]
young George Washington’s admission of chopping it down was proof of his honesty. [Am. Legend: Misc.] symbol of truth. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 173; Kunz, 330] though it costs her an inheritance, she refuses to say that she could love her father exclusively. [Br. Drama: Shakespeare King Lear] a meek, patient, honest churchman. [Br. Lit.: Henry VIII] (c. 412–323 B.C.) philosopher; fabled lantern-carrying searcher for an honest man. [Gk. Hist.: Hall, 104] truthful, straightforward character; does no evil. [Br. Lit.: King Lear] overly blunt uncle of Richard II. [Br. Lit.: Richard II] his straight-forward dealings win Harum’s approval. [Am. Lit.: David Harum] (1809–1865) 16th U.S. president; nicknamed “Honest Abe.” [Am. Hist.: Kane, 525] honest soldier; trusts everyone until shown other-wise. [Br. Lit.: The Maid’s Tragedy] signified spreading of truth by text and doctrine. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 13] character in Centlire play (1718). [Br. Lit.: Bold Stroke for a Wife] sincere, genuine ship-owner; benevolent authority. [Br. Lit.: Treasure Island] (1884–1972) 33rd U.S. president who, despite much controversy over his policies, is remembered for impeccable honesty and plain speaking. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2793] drug inducing one to speak uninhibitedly. [Science: Brewer Dictionary, 1105] personification of honesty; leads lamb and rides white ass. [Br. Lit.: Faerie Queene] (1732–1799) first U.S. president; reputed to have said, “Father, I cannot tell a lie.” [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2933] traditional symbol of truth. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 333] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Such skill, the skill of technique, is more than honesty; it is something wider, embracing honesty and grace and rule in an elevated and clear sentiment, not altogether utilitarian, which may be called the honour of labour. Their honesty is immaculate, and their purity of purpose, and their observance of the rites of their religion, are most uniform and remarkable. The success of the Entertainment, and her own sharpness in looking after her interests, literally force me into a course of comparative honesty. |
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