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Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)
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The crowds gave the returning general much honor and praise.
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The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
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He was a most perfect knight, for he had great honor and chivalry.
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A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen
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Audie Murphy received many honors, such as the Distinguished Service Cross.
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A privilege
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I had the honour of dining with the ambassador.
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(in the plural) the privilege of going first
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I'll let you have the honours, Bob—go ahead.
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A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
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He is an honour to his nation.
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(feudal law) a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
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The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)
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In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
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(in the plural) (courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank
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At university I took honours in modern history.