honor

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Your husband wants to save his honor, my honor is at your disposal Sir," cries Caroline, as she tries to raise the syndic who has thrown himself at her feet.

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  1. noun High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.
  2. noun Good name; reputation.
  3. noun A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession.
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  • The portion of I-70 requested for the honor is the same area where a 50-vehicle pileup occurred in January. —  The Herald-Mail Online
  • The last Terp team to earn the honor was the 1988-1989 squad, also the last team to win the ACC regular season or ACC tournament. —  The Diamondback
  • "Accepting this honor is his widow, Mrs. Jane (new last name)." and "Accepting this honor is her widower, Mr John [surname]." would be fine. —  Answerbag: Latest Questions in Question Categories
  • Kennedy, who underwent surgery for brain cancer last year, was not present for the speech, but his colleagues gave him a standing ovation when the honor was announced. —  CNN Political Ticker
  • Kennedy, who underwent surgery for brain cancer last year, was not present, but his colleagues gave him a standing ovation when the honor was announced. —  CNN.com
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  1. Middle English, from Old French, from Latin.
 

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