English Explanatory Dictionary

point of honor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any scruple caused by a sense of duty.
  2. The obligation to demand and to receive satisfaction for an insult, especially by fighting a duel.

Word forms

point of honor points of honor point of honour

Etymology

Compare French point d'honneur.

Synonyms

pundonor

Related words

make it a point to
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