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Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect;
consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or
reverence. |
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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. |
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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. |
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That to which esteem or consideration is paid; distinguished
position; high rank. |
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Fame; reputation; credit. |
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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. |
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A cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an
ornament; as, he is an honor to his nation. |
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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. |
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A seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other
lordships and manors depended. |
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Academic or university prizes or distinctions; as, honors in
classics. |
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The ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps. The ten and nine
are sometimes called Dutch honors. |
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To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to
revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the
Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship. |
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To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow
honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to
glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary
manner or with civility. |
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To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange. |
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