a matter regarded as vitally affecting one's honour; (hence) an obligation to demand satisfaction (originally and esp. by a duel) for a wrong or an…
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释义 | society > morality > virtue > honourableness > [noun] > point of honour (9) point of honour1592 a matter regarded as vitally affecting one's honour; (hence) an obligation to demand satisfaction (originally and esp. by a duel) for a wrong or an… pundonora1648 In Spain or Spanish contexts: (originally) (with plural) a point of honour; (in later use) adherence to a code of honour; dignity, self-respect. pique of honour1687 a matter vitally affecting one's honour; a point of honour. Obsolete. Subcategories:— detailed (5) — man concerned with honour (1) |
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