The condition (in a person) of holding a prominent social position or rank; dignity, importance, high standing or degree. Obsolete.

An honour, a credit, an ornament. Frequently with of.

As a count noun (usually in plural). A distinction conferred by a particular office or position; a privilege, a prerogative.

Something conferred or done as a mark of respect, esteem, distinction, or privilege; a mark or observance of respect. Also: an official award or…

As a count noun: = pre-eminence, n. 2. Obsolete.

Phrases: a feather in the cap, hat: a decoration, mark of honour, literal and figurative (also elliptical); also †the badge of a fool; hence †Jack w…

A wreath, crown, etc. worn as a mark of distinction. figurative. The principal ornament, the thing most prized, ‘glory’. Obsolete.

A gift given by way of honouring or paying respect to someone or something; spec. a (voluntary) fee for professional services which are rendered…

= honorarium, n.

Causing blushes, shameful. Obsolete, except in blushing honours, in sense ‘causing blushes’, in imitation of Shakespeare.

A mark of distinction or honour. Obsolete.

A decoration, a distinction. Obsolete.

The quality of being honourable, honourableness. Also occasionally: an instance of this; an honour.

a distinction accorded to a work of art or literature, etc., entered in a competition, that is considered of exceptional merit but is not awarded a…

a distinction accorded to an entry in a competition that is judged to be of merit but is not awarded a top prize; cf. honourable mention n. at honou…