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honour or (US) honor noun 1 the esteem or respect earned by or paid to a worthy person. 2 great respect or public regard. 3 a source of credit, such as fame, glory or distinction (for one's country, etc). 4 a scrupulous sense of what is right; a high standard of moral behaviour or integrity. 5 a pleasure or privilege. 6 old use a woman's chastity or virginity, or her reputation for this. verb (honoured, honouring) 1 to respect or venerate; to hold in high esteem. 2 to confer an award, title or honour on someone as a mark of respect for an ability, achievement, etc. 3 to pay (a bill, debt, etc) when it falls due. 4 to keep or meet (a promise or agreement). do the honours colloq to perform or carry out a task, especially that of a host. in honour of someone or something to do something out of respect for or in celebration of them or it. on one's honour under a moral obligation.
ETYMOLOGY: 12c: from Latin honor.