(up)on my honor (word)
31honor — hon•or [[t]ˈɒn ər[/t]] n. 1) honesty, fairness, or integrity in one s beliefs and actions: a code of honor[/ex] 2) a source of credit or distinction: to be an honor to one s country[/ex] 3) high respect, as for worth, merit, or rank: to be held… …
32honor — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French onur, honur, from Latin honos, honor Date: 13th century 1. a. good name or public esteem ; reputation b. a showing of usually merited respect ; recognition < pay honor to our founder > …
33word — word1 [ wɜrd ] noun *** ▸ 1 unit of language ▸ 2 short conversation/talk ▸ 3 news/information ▸ 4 of advice/praise etc. ▸ 5 things someone says/sings ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count a single unit of written or spoken language: The Latin word for a table… …
34honor — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. probity, integrity; repute, glory, title, distinction, award; worship, respect, deference. v. t. revere, reward; elevate; recognize; respect; accept (as payable). II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Respect] Syn.… …
35word — 1. noun 1) the Italian word for ham Syn: term, name, expression, designation, locution, vocable; formal appellation 2) his words were meant kindly Syn: remark, comment, observation, statement, utteran …
36word of honor — solemn promise, take oath He gave me his word of honor that he will pay me on Friday …
37honor system — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms honor system : singular honor system plural honor systems American a system in which people are expected to be honest although they have the opportunity to cheat …
38word — n 1. term, name, expression; ideogram, hieroglyphic, Linguistics. morpheme, etymon; symbol, representation, sign. 2. words a. talk, speech, rambling, chatter, Fr. bavardage. chitchat, patter, babble.b. quarrel, spat, wrangle, argument, squabble,… …
39word of honor — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A declaration that one will or will not do a certain thing: assurance, covenant, engagement, guarantee, guaranty, pledge, plight2, promise, solemn word, vow, warrant, word. See OBLIGATION …
40word of honor — a pledge of one s honor that a specified condition, bargain, etc., will be fulfilled; oath; promise. [1805 15] * * * …
