Honour also spelt as honor in the United States means high respect or great respect that is shown to something that merits it. It can also mean some ones reputation or good name. Honour means also a cause or source of credit, something or someone that brings honour to something else. It can refer to a token, mark or respectful gesture. In terms of education and the military it can refer to something awarded, like a honourary degree or a military award. Honour also refers to integrity and principled uprightness of character. In this sense it forms the motto of several policing agencies of America "Loyalty above all else, except honour".
With respect to women honour takes on the meaning of virtue and chastity.
Honour comes from the Middle English and can be traced through the Old French to the Latin. Synonyms of Honour include homage, reverence, deference, veneration, integrity etc.
With respect to women honour takes on the meaning of virtue and chastity.
Honour comes from the Middle English and can be traced through the Old French to the Latin. Synonyms of Honour include homage, reverence, deference, veneration, integrity etc.