Definition of: honor

(on′ər) noun
1. Consideration due or paid, as to worth; respectful regard.
2. Any outward token of such feeling, such as college distinctions.
3. A nice sense of what is right.
4. That to which respect is due; a cause of esteem.
5. A title used in addressing judges, mayors, etc.: used with a possessive pronoun: his honor, the mayor.
6. In whist, one of the four highest trump cards; in bridge, one of the five highest cards of the trump suit, or one of the four aces when there are no trumps.
7. In golf, the privilege of playing first from the tee. See synonyms under FAME, JUSTICE,REVERENCE, VIRTUE.
—to do the honors To act as host.
—v.t.
1. To regard with honor or respect; treat with courtesy or respect.
2. To worship.
3. To do honor to; dignify; ennoble.
4. To accept or pay, as a check or draft. See synonyms under ADMIRE, VENERATE, WORSHIP.
—adjective Having received recognition for outstanding academic work: an honor student. Also, Brit., hon′our. [<OF <L]
—hon′or·er noun