Lexicon: homestead – honored

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homestead, n. [OE hám, home + stede, place.] (webplay: life).

Place of dwelling; family's farming lot and home.

homogeneous, adj. [homo- + Gk. γενος, race + -ous.] (webplay: nature).

Of uniform nature throughout; of regular consistency.

honest, adj. [OFr < L. honourable, respectable, decent, fine.] (webplay: fair, just).

  1. True; loyal; faithful; sincere.
  2. Free from fraud.

honestly, adv. [see honest, adj.]

Frankly; sincerely; in a truthful manner.

honesty, n. [see honest, adj.]

Trust; loyalty; fidelity; sincerity.

honey (-s, -'s), n. [OE huni < Germanic.] (webplay: bees, flowers, hives, sweet).

Sweet amber-colored substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers.

honor (-s), n. [OFr < L. honōrem, repute, esteem, dignity.] (webplay: actions, adorns, name, son, supreme, valued, worth).

Integrity; high respect; uprightness; true reverence; moral rectitude.

honor, v. [see honor, n.] (webplay: father, title).

  1. Worship; glorify; show reverence; manifest the highest veneration for.
  2. Exalt; dignify; elevate in rank; raise distinction of; cause to be recognized.

honorable, adj. [see honor, n.]

  1. Worthy; esteemed; respectable.
  2. Becoming of rank and character; actuated by a scrupulous regard for reputation.

honored, verbal adj. [see honor, n.]

Revered; exalted; respected; dignified; glorified.