laudability

Updated: May 23, 2025

I returned without difficulty to our "Jason." I wrote a little article under the caption of "Correction," and sent it to both the Commercial and Louisville Courier. It was inserted, with the following editorial note: "Notwithstanding the pretended laudability of her errand to our city, we are still satisfied it was out of no good motive, as birds of a feather will flock together."

Laura S. Haviland - A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences

I never thought Yanks had any of the rudiments of decorum and laudability about them. I reckon I might have been too aggregative in my tabulation. But it ain't me you want to thank it's the Confederate States of America. "'And I'm much obliged to 'em, says I. 'It's a poor man that wouldn't be patriotic with a country that's saved his life.

O. Henry - Roads of Destiny