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Honor

AH-nur

/ˈɑːnɜːr/

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honor

Dictionary meaning

A woman's virtue or chastity.

Examples

  • It was important to me to be seen as a person of honor.
  • We honor checks and drafts.

Synonyms: honour, purity, pureness

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