a. [ F. estimable, or L. aestimabilis. See Esteem. ] 1. Capable of being estimated or valued; as, estimable damage. Paley. . [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Valuable; worth a great price. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

A pound of man's flesh, taken from a man,
Is not so estimable, profitable neither,
As flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Worth of esteem or respect; deserving our good opinion or regard. [ 1913 Webster ]

A lady said of her two companions, that one was more amiable, the other more estimable. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A thing worthy of regard. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

One of the peculiar estimables of her country. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of deserving esteem or regard. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. inaestimabilis: cf. F. inestimable. See In- not, and Estimate. ] Incapable of being estimated or computed; especially, too valuable or excellent to be measured or fully appreciated; above all price; as, inestimable rights or privileges. [ 1913 Webster ]

But above all, for thine inestimable love. Bk. of Com. Prayer. [ 1913 Webster ]

Science is too inestimable for expression by a money standard. Lyon Playfair.

Syn. -- Incalculable; invaluable; priceless. [ 1913 Webster ]