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Meaning:

Noun:

  • An objectification of praiseworthiness or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as an award given by the state to a citizen.
  • A privilege.
  • card games In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
  • Dignity; reputation as a good person.
  • golf The right to play one's ball before one's opponent plays his.
  • High rank or respect.
  • in plural For honours degree, a university qualification of the highest rank.
  • The centre point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon.

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Proper noun:

  • female|from=English, a less common spelling of Honor.

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Verb:

  • To confer an honour or privilege upon (someone).
  • To conform with, obey (e.g. a treaty or promise)
  • To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft etc).
  • To think of highly, to respect highly.

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