conferring honor

  • 91conferment — n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift. Same as {conferral}. Syn: bestowal, conferral. [WordNet 1.5] …

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  • 92conferral — n. the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift. Syn: bestowal, conferment. [WordNet 1.5] …

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  • 93Conferred — Confer Con*fer (k[o^]n*f[ e]r ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Conferred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Conferring}.] [L. conferre to bring together, contribute, consult; con + ferre to bear: cf. F. conf[ e]rer. See 1st {Bear}.] 1. To bring together for comparison;… …

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  • 94Diploma — Di*plo ma, n.; pl. {Diplomas}. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to double, fr. diplo os twofold. See {Double}.] A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a… …

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  • 95Diplomas — Diploma Di*plo ma, n.; pl. {Diplomas}. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to double, fr. diplo os twofold. See {Double}.] A letter or writing, usually under seal, conferring some privilege, honor, or power; a document bearing record of a degree conferred by a …

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  • 96Illustrious — Il*lus tri*ous, a. [L. illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il in + the root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See {Lucid}.] 1. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. [1913 Webster] Quench the light; thine eyes are… …

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  • 97diploma — noun (plural diplomas) Etymology: Latin, passport, diploma, from Greek diplōma folded paper, passport, from diploun to double, from diploos Date: 1622 1. plural also diplomata an official or state document ; charter …

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  • 98honorific — adjective Date: 1650 1. conferring or conveying honor < honorific titles > 2. belonging to or constituting a class of grammatical forms used in speaking to or about a social superior • honorific noun • honorifically adverb …

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