honour
- Proper noun. (given name, female) , a less common spelling of Honor.
- Noun. recognition of importance or spiritual value; respect.
- Noun. favourable reputation; dignity; sense of self-worth.
- Noun. An objectification of praiseworthiness or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as an award given by the state to a citizen.
- Noun. A privilege.
- Noun. The centre point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon.
- Noun. (context, card games) In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
- Noun. (golf) The right to play one's ball before one's opponent plays his.
- Noun. (in the plural) For honours degree, a university qualification of the highest rank.
- Verb. To think of highly, to respect highly, to recognise the importance or spiritual value of.
- Verb. To confer an honour or privilege upon (someone).
- Verb. To conform with, obey (e.g. a treaty or promise).
- Verb. To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft etc).
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