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-noun1.honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: aman of honor.
2.a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one'sfamily.
3.high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held inhonor.
4.such respect manifested: a memorial in honor of the dead.
5.high public esteem; fame; glory: He has earned his positionof honor.
6.the privilege of being associated with or receiving a favorfrom a respected person, group, organization, etc.: to havethe honor of serving on a prize jury; I have the honor ofintroducing this evening's speaker.
7.Usually, honors. evidence, as a special ceremony,decoration, scroll, or title, of high rank, dignity, ordistinction: political honors; military honors.
8.( initial capital letter ) a deferential title of respect, esp. forjudges and mayors (prec. by His, Her, Your, etc.).
9.honors,a.special rank or distinction conferred by a university,college, or school upon a student for eminence inscholarship or success in some particular subject.
b.an advanced course of study for superior students.Compare honors course.
10.chastity or purity in a woman.
11.Also called honor card. Cards.a.Bridge . any of the five highest trump cards, as an ace,king, queen, jack, or ten in the trump suit, or any of thefour aces in a no-trump contract. Compare honor trick.
b.Whist . any of the four highest trump cards, as an ace,king, queen, or jack in the trump suit.
12.Golf . the privilege of teeing off before the other player orside, given after the first hole to the player or side that wonthe previous hole.
-verb (used with object)13.to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one'sparents.
14.to treat with honor.
15.to confer honor or distinction upon: The university honoredhim with its leadership award.
16.to worship (the Supreme Being).
17.to show a courteous regard for: to honor an invitation.
18.Commerce . to accept or pay (a draft, check, etc.): All creditcards are honored here.
19.to accept as valid and conform to the request or demands of(an official document).
20.(in square dancing) to meet or salute with a bow.
-adjective21.of, pertaining to, or noting honor.
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What is a good definition of honor?
To be confident or proud of to do something or know someone
How do you lose honor?
This depends on the culture and society you're in. In some more traditional societies, women can lose their honor by sleeping around or acting promiscuously. In other societies, people can lose their honor by not standing up for their beliefs. This is a very broad question, and it truly depends on your definition of honor and the context.
What is the definition of ambitious?
Eager or motivated by ambitionAnswerHaving a strong desire for success desire of power, fame, honor; object of that desire
Are Indian red?
That depends on what you consider the definition of "White." By "Our" definition white is a type of culture without morals, honor, or any form of respect. Very few Native American's would fall into this catagory.
What was the religion of the yuki tribe?
The closest definition of our religion as I know it...... HONOR, RESPECT & living WITH the earth as opposed to ON it
Are red Indians white?
That depends on what you consider the definition of "White." By "Our" definition white is a type of culture without morals, honor, or any form of respect. Very few Native American's would fall into this catagory.
What is the definition of chambelanes?
An escort chambelane: a boy who is a young girl's formal escort in a court of honor during her quinceanera, a rite of passage welcoming her into adulthood.There will be normally be several boys also called chambelanes (chamberlains) in her court of honor.
What is the definition of homage and use it in a sentence?
homage- special honor or respect shown publicly.The mourning soldier paid homage to his fallen companion.
A shaped piece of metal often hanging on a ribbon. It is given as an award to honor what a person did.?
Medal. That is a general definition of a Medal.Remember: Medals are made of metal.
Can you give me the definition of the word pact?
It means like if you are making a pact for a club, you are making a pledge to honor your club and support it, never dragging it down.
What is the definition of crone?
The word croning refers to a celebration to show respect and honor older women. This celebration is practiced in the United States and Australia.
