To act inappropriately towards or vandalize (something sacred or special); to desecrate, to profane.
To make (someone or something) physically dirty or unclean; to befoul, to soil.
Synonym of defilade (“to fortify (something) as a protection from enfilading fire”)
To make (someone or something) morally impure or unclean; to corrupt, to tarnish.
To cause (something or someone) to become ritually unclean.
A narrow passage or way (originally (military), one which soldiers could only march through in a single file or line), especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains.
A single file of soldiers; (by extension) any single file.
An act of marching in files or lines.
An act of defilading a fortress or other place, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior.
to confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
to think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
to make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
to conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)
a privilege
recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)
a token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen
the center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)
the state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
(courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank
a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
the privilege of going first
In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
the right to play one's ball before one's opponent.