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hon

[huhn]
–noun Informal.
honey (def. 6).

Origin:
1905–10; shortened form of honey

Hon.

1. Honorable.
2. Honorary.

hon.

1. honor.
2. honorable.
3. honorably.
4. honorary.

hon⋅or⋅a⋅ble

[on-er-uh-buhl]
–adjective
1. in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
2. of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished.
3. worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable.
4. bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor.
5. (initial capital letter)
a. (used as a title of respect for certain ranking government officials.)
b. British. (used as a title of courtesy for children of peers ranking below a marquis.) Abbreviation: Hon.

Origin:
1300–50; ME hono(u)rable < AF (MF honorable) < L honōrābilis. See honor, -able


hon⋅or⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
hon⋅or⋅a⋅bly, adverb


1. honest, noble, just.


1. ignoble.
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Main Entry: hon
Function: abbreviation
honorable

Main Entry: hon·or·able
Function: adjective
: entitled to honor —used as a title for various government officials
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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hon
honey
HON
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  2. Honeywell International Inc.

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