honours

[on-er]

hon·our

[on-er]
noun, verb (used with object), adjective Chiefly British.

See -or1.

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Honours is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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honours or (US) honors (ˈɒnəz)
 
pl n
1.  observances of respect
2.  (often capital)
 a.  (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard
 b.  general Compare pass Hons (as modifier): an honours degree
3.  a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
4.  last honours, funeral honours observances of respect at a funeral
5.  military honours ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc
 
honors or (US) honors
 
pl n

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