Hypertext Webster Gateway: "valuable"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Valuable \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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Valuable \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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
valuable
adj 1: having great material or monetary value especially for use
or exchange; "another human being equally valuable in
the sight of God"; "a valuable diamond" [ant: {worthless}]
2: having worth or merit or value; "a valuable friend"; "a good
and worthful man" [syn: {worthful}]
3: of great importance or use or service; "useful information";
"valuable advice" [syn: {useful}, {of value}]
n : something of value; "all our valuables were stolen"
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