hon
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8.3
- proper noun
- Formal
:
Honorable
- Hon, can you join me for lunch later?
- Hon. FPSA
- Hon. PSA
- Hon. Frieders
Examples
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In 2009, there was an Order Paper placed by Hon Oliphant, and it was answered on October 5th.
Blog text (27) -
Once again leading the PSA Adventure group was Past President Dick Frieders, Hon.
Academic text (2008) -
Dedicated to the memory of longtime PSA Historian, Tony Patti, Hon.
Academic text (2009) -
During the discussion on the War Budget, Hon. Odorico remarked that this year Italy expected a better-defined organization and a more intense and varied training of the air fleet.
Academic text (2010) -
The Honorary Membership (Hon PSA) is conferred for outstanding contributions of service to photography via organizational work and/or similar contributions.
Academic text (2009) -
George Downie, MSc, FRPharmS, Hon FRPP, formerly director of pharmacy and medicines management, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK.
Academic text (2011) -
One of the Society's best-known international members, Ray Wallace Thompson, Hon PSA, FPSA of Stockton-on-Tees, U.K., shares his concerns in a recent memo to the Board of Directors.
Academic text (2006) -
To: Hon Rabbi Ira Youdovin, CC: Mr Richard Falk, CC: Ms Monalisa, CC: Mr Ray Joseph Cormier
Blog text (19) -
Susan Mosser, FPSA, Hon NEC, 173 Central St., N Reading, MA 01864, USA; E-mail: s.jmosser@comcast.net; Web: www.greaterlynnphoto.org; N Amer $7, Other $10
Academic text (2009) -
I invited Hon to the meeting as he has valuable insights.
Synonyms
513
2.1
A name that shows a person's rank, job or honor
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7.9
A title or form of address that shows respect
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3.4
A way of speaking used when you talk to someone to show their title or relationship
A word like Mr or Doctor that people use with a name to show respect
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hon is also a written short form of honorable, which comes from the idea of 'honor' or 'respect'. That's why hon appears before the names of judges and other officials.