hon
[ huhn ]
/ hʌn /
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noun Informal.
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Origin of hon
First recorded in 1905–10; shortened form of honey
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Definition for hon (2 of 3)
hon.
abbreviation
honor.
honorable.
honorably.
honorary.
Definition for hon (3 of 3)
Hon.
abbreviation
Honorable.
Honorary.
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British Dictionary definitions for hon (1 of 2)
hon.
abbreviation for
honorary
honourable
British Dictionary definitions for hon (2 of 2)
Hon.
abbreviation for
Honourable (title)
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