Emily Dickinson Lexicon

dishonor, n. [OFr; dis- + honor; see honor, n.] (webplay: character).

1. Baseness; lowly estate; [fig.] sin; [metaphor] mortality; human form; physical embodiment.
2. Humility; condescension; sacrifice; [fig.] glory; disgrace with men, but honor with God.
3. Reproach; ignominy; shame; stained name; violation of respect; loss of status; blemish in reputation; failure of a person.