HONOUR
\ˈɒnə], \ˈɒnə], \ˈɒ_n_ə]\
Definitions of HONOUR
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
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the state of being honored
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accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"
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bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageus action"
By Princeton University
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show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
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the state of being honored
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accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The esteem due or paid to worth; a testimony of esteem; exalted rank; distinction; reverence; veneration; reputation; nobleness of mind; any Virtue much valued; dignity of mini; that which honours; privileges of rank or birth; a noble kind of seignory or lordship, held of the king in capital.
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To respect; to venerate; to dignify; to exalt; to glorify; to treat with civility; to accept and pay when due, as a draft. Honours of war distinctions granted to a vanquished enemy Upon my honour, words accompanying a declaration which pledges one's honour for the truth of it. Laics of honour certain rules and regulations which prevail in fashionable society.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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The esteem paid or due to worth; the expression of high respect; high rank or place; civilities; dignity; fame; scorn of meanness, the result of self-respect; token of respect; chastity; glory.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. [Latin] Esteem due or paid to worth—when said of the Supreme Being, reverence; veneration;—reputation; fame;—high rank; distinction;—a title given to judges in chancery;—true nobleness of mind; probity; rectitude; high principle; scorn of what is base and mean; bravery in man; chastity in woman;—that which adorns; ornament; decoration;—glory; boast;—pl. Public marks of respect;—privileges of rank or birth;—a mode of drinking healths;—academic or university prizes or distinctions;—the four highest cards—the ace, king, queen, and jack.
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