English word honor comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) honur, Latin honor (Honor, esteem.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| honur | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| honor | Latin (lat) | Honor, esteem. |
| honour | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| honur | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| honor | English (en) | (countable) 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.. (countable, card games) In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.. (feudal law) A seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and [...] |