Dictionary entry

Valuable

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.