a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
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.
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.
to think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
to confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
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 feudal tenant holding his manor directly of the king
A peer of the realm, particularly a temporal one
One possessing similar mastery in figurative senses (esp. as lord of ~)
A magnate of a trade or profession.
The heavenly body considered to possess a dominant influence over an event, time, etc.
One possessing similar mastery over others; (historical) any feudal superior generally; any nobleman or aristocrat; any chief, prince, or sovereign ruler; in Scotland, a male member of the lowest rank of nobility (the equivalent rank in England is baron)
Domineer or act like a lord.
To invest with the dignity, power, and privileges of a lord; to grant the title of lord.