Associations to the word «Aboveboard»
Wiktionary
ABOVEBOARD, adjective. Alternative form of above-board
Dictionary definition
ABOVEBOARD, adverb. In an honest manner; "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"; "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything".
ABOVEBOARD, adjective. Without concealment or deception; honest; "their business was open and aboveboard"; "straightforward in all his business affairs".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.