honors of war
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of honors of war
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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Last week the younger Cunningham turned up as a rival in the honors of war as well: as Lieut.
From Time Magazine Archive
Commander Belgrano, beaten but wishing to retire from the field with the honors of war, called on Legionaries for similar demonstrations.
From Time Magazine Archive
They buried him with the honors of war.
From Time Magazine Archive
Wendell Willkie surrendered with the honors of war.
From Time Magazine Archive
De Louvigny is credited with having captured the fort after a three days' siege, but granted the enemy the honors of war.
From Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers by Thwaites, Reuben Gold
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