Collins English-English Dictionary

honour ['ɒnə]

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

2. 2. n

3. 3. n fame or glory

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

   he is an honour to the school

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

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

7. 7. n a privilege or pleasure

   it is an honour to serve you

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

9. 9. n

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

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

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

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

14. 14. vt. to show courteous behaviour towards

15. 15. vt. to worship

16. 16. vt. to confer a distinction upon

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

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

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

20. 20. vt. See also honours

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