Definitions

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  • proper noun A female given name, mainly used in Ireland.

Etymologies

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Medieval variant of Honoria, feminine form of Honorius.

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Examples

  • I missigned Anthony Neil Smith's copy of my book (duh, it's NEIL), traded quips with my bud Chris Grabenstein, watched Donna Andrews work the room like the pro she is, put a face to the great name Honora Finkelstein and met her writing partner Sue Smiley.

    Stream of Consciousness from an Airport 2008

  • I missigned Anthony Neil Smith's copy of my book (duh, it's NEIL), traded quips with my bud Chris Grabenstein, watched Donna Andrews work the room like the pro she is, put a face to the great name Honora Finkelstein and met her writing partner Sue Smiley.

    May 2008 2008

  • Consider This: Honora is Latin for “honorable,” but most people seem to think the name is weird.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • Consider This: Honora is Latin for “honorable,” but most people seem to think the name is weird.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • As I said to Mr Jardine only two days ago, 'You may take my word for it, Samuel, Miss Cinnamond was baptized Honora or Honoria.

    The Path to Honour Sydney C. Grier 1900

  • "Honora," he declared, still shaking his head, "you're a fraud, but I can't help loving you."

    Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

  • "Honora," he said quietly, "the man who has done this is a scoundrel."

    Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

  • "Honora," he said quietly, "the man who has done this is a scoundrel."

    A Modern Chronicle — Volume 06 Winston Churchill 1909

  • "Honora," said Aunt Mary, "don't forget that your trunk key is in the little pocket on the left side of your bag."

    Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

  • "Honora," said Lily Dallam, when the women were back in the drawing-room,

    Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

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