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1 word of honour
(a promise which cannot be broken without loss of honour: I give you my word of honour that I'll do it.) drengskaparorð -
2 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) heiður, sómi2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) heiður, sómi3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) orðstír, sæmd4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) virðingarvottur, heiður5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) heiður, sæmd6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) virðingarvottur, heiðursveiting7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) yðar náð2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) heiðra, virða2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) heiðra, sÿna virðingu3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) veita virðingargráðu/-vott, heiðra4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) standa við•- honorary- honourable
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- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
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4 title
1) (the name of a book, play, painting, piece of music etc: The title of the painting is `A Winter Evening'.) titill2) (a word put before a person's name to show rank, honour, occupation etc: Sir John; Lord Henry; Captain Smith; Professor Brown; Dr (Doctor) Peter Jones.) titill, nafnbót•- titled- title deed
- title page
- title rôle
См. также в других словарях:
word of honour — A promise that cannot be broken without disgrace • • • Main Entry: ↑honour … Useful english dictionary
word of honour — ► word of honour a solemn promise. Main Entry: ↑word … English terms dictionary
word of honour — a solemn promise. → word … English new terms dictionary
word of honour — noun a promise, or a pledge of ones good faith … Wiktionary
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word — ► NOUN 1) a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used to form sentences with others. 2) a remark or statement. 3) (a word) even the smallest amount of something spoken or written: don t believe a word. 4) (words) angry talk.… … English terms dictionary
honour — hon|our1 W3 BrE honor AmE [ˈɔnə US ˈa:nər] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(something that makes you proud)¦ 2¦(respect)¦ 3 in honour of somebody/something 4¦(given to somebody)¦ 5¦(moral principles)¦ 6¦(at university/school)¦ 7 Your/His/Her Honour … Dictionary of contemporary English
honour — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} (BrE) (AmE honor) noun 1 sth that makes you feel proud ADJECTIVE ▪ great, rare, special, tremendous ▪ Eastlake Studio received top honours in the interior design category. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
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honour — BE; AE spelling: honor I n. respect credit 1) to bring, do honour to (she brought honour to her family) 2) an honour to (he is an honour to his school) 3) in smb. s honour; in honour of (to give a reception in smb. s honour) distinction… … Combinatory dictionary
word — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 unit of language ADJECTIVE ▪ two letter, three letter, etc. ▪ monosyllabic, polysyllabic ▪ two syllable, three syllable … Collocations dictionary