Definition of Honours

Noun: honours  Ã³n-u(r)z
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: honors)

1. A university degree with honours
   - honours degree [Brit, Cdn], honors [US]

Noun: honour  Ã³-nu(r)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: honor)

1. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   - award, accolade, honor [US], laurels
    
2. The state of being honoured
   - honor [US], laurels
    
3. The quality of being honourable and having a good name
   "a man of honour";
   - honor [US]
    
4. A woman's virtue or chastity
   - honor [US], purity, pureness

Verb: honour  Ã³-nu(r)
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: honor)

1. Bestow honour or rewards upon
   "Today we honour our soldiers";
   - honor [US], reward, fete, fête
    
2. Show respect towards
   "honour your parents!";
   - respect, honor [US], abide by, observe
    
3. Accept as pay
   "we honour checks and drafts";
   - honor [US]

See also:
honouring
hons

Anagrams containing the word honours

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