honor

ˈɒnər

A quality of worthiness and respectability that affects both the social standing and self-evaluation of an individual.

honos
"honor, reputation, dignity", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

Rightly to be great Is not to stir without great argument, But greatly to find quarrel in a straw When honor's at the stake

Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 4

For let the gods so speed me as I love The name of honor more than I fear death.

Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 1, Scene 2

but that this thy lord, Born to uphold creation in that honor First Nature styl'd it in,

Shakespeare, The Two Noble Kinsmen, Act 1, Scene 1

Historical

honour /honour/

Middle English, England

honos /honos/

Classical Latin, Rome

honor /honor/

Medieval Latin, Western Europe