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h.c.

for the sake of honor.

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Origin of h.c.

From Latin honōris causā

Words nearby h.c.

H-bomb, HBP, Hb S, HBsAg, HBV, h.c., HCCI, H.C.F., HCFA, hCG, H.C.M.

Definition for h.c. (2 of 2)

H.C.

Holy Communion.
House of Commons.
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British Dictionary definitions for h.c.

HC

abbreviation for

Holy Communion
(in Britain) House of Commons
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