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honours
We have found lemma(root) word of honours : 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
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