hon

[ huhn ]

nounInformal.

Origin of hon

1
First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form of honey

Words Nearby hon

Other definitions for hon. (2 of 3)

hon.

abbreviation
  1. honor.

  2. honorable.

  1. honorably.

  2. honorary.

Other definitions for Hon. (3 of 3)

Hon.

abbreviation
  1. Honorable.

  2. Honorary.

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How to use hon in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for hon. (1 of 2)

hon.

abbreviation for
  1. honorary

  2. honourable

British Dictionary definitions for Hon. (2 of 2)

Hon.

abbreviation for
  1. Honourable (title)

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