esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.-that which rightfully attracts esteem, respect, or consideration; self-respect; dignity; courage; fidelity; especially, excellence of character; high moral worth; virtue; nobleness; specif., in men, integrity; uprightness; trustworthness; in women, purity; chastity.-a nice sense of what is right, just, and true, with course of life correspondent thereto; strict conformity to the duty imposed by conscience, position, or privilege.-that to which esteem or consideration is paid; distinguished position; high rank.-fame; reputation; credit.-a token of esteem paid to worth; a mark of respect; a ceremonial sign of consideration; as, he wore an honor on his breast; military honors; civil honors.-a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament; as, he is an honor to his nation.-a title applied to the holders of certain honorable civil offices, or to persons of rank; as, his honor the mayor. see note under honorable.-a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended.-academic or university prizes or distinctions; as, honors in classics.-the ace, king, queen, and jack of trumps. the ten and nine are sometimes called dutch honors.-to regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the supreme being, to reverence; to adore; to worship.-to dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary manner or with civility.-to accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange.