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honours
/ ˈɒnəz /
plural noun
- observances of respect
- often capital
- (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard
- a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
- last honourslast honoursfuneral honours observances of respect at a funeral
- military honoursmilitary honours ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc
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