honour
[ on-er ]
/ ˈɒn ər /
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noun, verb (used with object), adjective Chiefly British.
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usage note for honour
See -or1.
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British Dictionary definitions for honour (1 of 2)
honour
US honor
/ (ˈɒnə) /
noun
verb (tr)
See also honours
Derived forms of honour
honourer or US honorer, nounhonourless or US honorless, adjectiveWord Origin for honour
C12: from Old French onor, from Latin honor esteem
British Dictionary definitions for honour (2 of 2)
Honour
/ (ˈɒnə) /
noun
(preceded by Your, His, or Her)
- a title used to or of certain judges
- (in Ireland) a form of address in general use
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