honours
US honors
/ (ˈɒnəz) /
observances of respect
(often capital)
(in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard
(as modifier): an honours degree Abbreviation: Hons Compare general (def. 9), pass (def. 35)
a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
last honours or funeral honours observances of respect at a funeral
military honours ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc
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How to use honours in a sentence
A trim maid then brought in the tea equipage, and Georgie did the honours with her usual unaffected grace.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsA 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.
In January, 1820, his Marshal's bton and his other honours were restored to him, and he entered the field of politics.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonThe old dining-hall had shared in the general decay, and been shorn of all its ancient honours.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieThis was the point of compass revealed by the astrologer as most favourable to the young candidate for manly honours.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. Pike
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