Honor thy father and thy mother. --Ex. xx. 12.
That all men should honor the Son, even as they
honor the Father. --John v. 23.
It is a custom More honor'd in the breach than the
observance. --Shak.
2. To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow
honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to
exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to
treat in a complimentary manner or with civility.
Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king
delighten to honor. --Esther vi.
9.
The name of Cassius honors this corruption. --Shak.
3. (Com.) To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of
exchange.