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Meaning Of Honor
n.
Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect;
consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or
reverence.
n.
That which rightfully attracts esteem, respect, or
consideration; self-respect; dignity; courage; fidelity; especially,
excellence of character; high moral worth; virtue; nobleness; specif.,
in men, integrity; uprightness; trustworthness; in women, purity;
chastity.
n.
A nice sense of what is right, just, and true, with course
of life correspondent thereto; strict conformity to the duty imposed by
conscience, position, or privilege.
n.
That to which esteem or consideration is paid; distinguished
position; high rank.
n.
Fame; reputation; credit.
n.
A token of esteem paid to worth; a mark of respect; a
ceremonial sign of consideration; as, he wore an honor on his breast;
military honors; civil honors.
n.
A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an
ornament; as, he is an honor to his nation.
n.
A title applied to the holders of certain honorable civil
offices, or to persons of rank; as, His Honor the Mayor. See Note under
Honorable.
n.
A seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other
lordships and manors depended.
n.
Academic or university prizes or distinctions; as, honors in
classics.
n.
The ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps. The ten and nine
are sometimes called Dutch honors.
n.
To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to
revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the
Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.
n.
To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow
honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to
glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary
manner or with civility.
n.
To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange.