Val"u*a*ble (?), a. 1. Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.
2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion.
Valuable consideration Law, an equivalent or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money, marriage, services, etc.
Blackstone. Bouvier.
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Val"u*a*ble, n. A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural.
The food and valuables they offer to the gods.
Tylor.
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