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point of honour

point of honour is the alternative form of point of honor.

Meaning of point of honor

Noun

point of honor (plural points of honor)

  1. Any scruple caused by a sense of duty.
    Synonyms:
    pundonor
  2. (historical) The obligation to demand and to receive satisfaction for an insult, especially by fighting a duel.
    Synonyms:
    pundonor

Forms of point of honour

pluralpoints of honour

Questions about point of honour

What is point of honour the alternative form of?
Point of honour is the alternative form of point of honor.

Words near point of honour in the dictionary

  1. point of contention
  2. point of departure
  3. point of difference
  4. point of divergence
  5. point of honor
  6. point of honour
  7. point of inevitability
  8. point of inflection
  9. point of inquiry
  10. point of interest
  11. point of no return

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