Esteem due or paid to worth;
high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration;
manifestation of respect or reverence.
That which rightfully attracts esteem,
respect, or consideration; self-respect; dignity; courage; fidelity;
especially, excellence of character; high moral worth; virtue;
nobleness; specif., in men, integrity; uprightness; trustworthness;
in women, purity; chastity.
A nice sense of what is right, just, and
true, with course of life correspondent thereto; strict conformity to
the duty imposed by conscience, position, or privilege.
That to which esteem or consideration is
paid; distinguished position; high rank.
Fame; reputation; credit.
A token of esteem paid to worth; a mark of
respect; a ceremonial sign of consideration; as, he wore an
honor on his breast; military honors; civil
honors.
A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an
excellency; an ornament; as, he is an honor to his
nation.
A title applied to the holders of certain
honorable civil offices, or to persons of rank; as, His Honor
the Mayor. See Note under Honorable.
A seigniory or lordship
held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended.
Academic or university prizes
or distinctions; as, honors in classics.
The ace, king,
queen, and jack of trumps. The ten and nine are sometimes called
Dutch honors.