honours

/ ˈɒnəz /

plural noun

observances of respect
often capital
1. (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard
2. ( as modifier ) Hons Compare general pass
  an honours degree
a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
last honours or funeral honours
observances of respect at a funeral
military honours
ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc

A trim maid then brought in the tea equipage, and Georgie did the honours with her usual unaffected grace.

A stern, but noble-looking man sat at the upper end of the table, and seemed to do the honours to the rest of the company.

In January, 1820, his Marshal's bton and his other honours were restored to him, and he entered the field of politics.

The old dining-hall had shared in the general decay, and been shorn of all its ancient honours.

This was the point of compass revealed by the astrologer as most favourable to the young candidate for manly honours.

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