Collins English-English Dictionary

honour ['ɒnə]

1. 1. n personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles

2. 2. n fame or glory

3. 3. n a person or thing that wins this for another

   he is an honour to the school

4. 4. n [often plural] great respect, regard, esteem, etc, or an outward sign of this

5. 5. n [often plural] high or noble rank

6. 6. n a privilege or pleasure

   it is an honour to serve you

7. 7. n a woman's virtue or chastity

8. 8. n [bridge] [poker] any of the top five cards in a suit or any of the four aces at no trumps

9. 9. n [whist] any of the top four cards

10. 10. n [golf] the right to tee off first

11. 11. vt. [tr] to hold in respect or esteem

12. 12. vt. to show courteous behaviour towards

13. 13. vt. to worship

14. 14. vt. to confer a distinction upon

15. 15. vt. to accept and then pay when due (a cheque, draft, etc)

16. 16. vt. to keep (one's promise); fulfil (a previous agreement)

17. 17. vt. to bow or curtsy to (one's dancing partner)

18. 18. vt. See also honours

19. 19. vt. [Etymology] C12: from Old French onor, from Latin honor esteem