honour

Definitions


[ˈɒnə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- high respect; great esteem
(e.g: his portrait hangs in the place of honour)

- the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right
(e.g: I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty)

- something regarded as a rare opportunity and bringing pride and pleasure; a privilege
(e.g: Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen)

- an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten


Phrases:
- do the honours
- honour bound
- honour bright
- honours are even
- in honour of
- on one's honour
- there's honour among thieves

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor


[ˈɒnə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- regard with great respect
(e.g: they honoured their parents in all they did)

- fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement)
(e.g: make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract)


Phrases:
- do the honours
- honour bound
- honour bright
- honours are even
- in honour of
- on one's honour
- there's honour among thieves

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French onor (noun), onorer (verb), from Latin honos, honor




definition by Oxford Dictionaries