Unnumbered source etymology
Original entry ↗To think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of. · To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like). · To confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone). · To make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.).
Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful). · The state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity. · A token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen. · A privilege (which honors the person experiencing it).
On one's honor; truthfully.
From Middle English honour, honor, honur, from Anglo-Norman honour, honur, from Old French honor, from Latin honor. Displaced native Old English hād and Middle English menske (“honor, dignity among men”) (though survived in descendant mense (“property, civility, etc.”)), from Old Norse menskr (“honor”). The verb is from Middle English honouren, honuren (“to honor”).
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This page abbreviates 8 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.
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