honorand

noun

hon·​or·​and

¦änə¦rand,

-raa(ə)nd

plural -s

: one that is awarded an honor (as an honorary degree)

Word History

Etymology

from Latin honorandus, gerundive of honorare to honor

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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