honours

/ ˈɒnəz /

plural noun

1. observances of respect
2. often capital
   1. (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard
   2. ( as modifier ) Hons Compare general pass

      an honours degree

3. a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
4. last honours
   last honoursfuneral honours observances of respect at a funeral
5. military honours
   military honours ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc

Example Sentences

A trim maid then brought in the tea equipage, and Georgie did the honours with her usual unaffected grace.

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A stern, but noble-looking man sat at the upper end of the table, and seemed to do the honours to the rest of the company.

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In January, 1820, his Marshal's bton and his other honours were restored to him, and he entered the field of politics.

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The old dining-hall had shared in the general decay, and been shorn of all its ancient honours.

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This was the point of compass revealed by the astrologer as most favourable to the young candidate for manly honours.

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