debt of honor

debt of hon·or

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [det uhv, ov on-er]
- /dɛt ʌv, ɒv ˈɒn ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [det uhv, ov on-er]
- /dɛt ʌv, ɒv ˈɒn ər/

Definitions of debt of honor words

noun debt of honor a gambling debt: not legally enforceable 3
noun debt of honor a gambling debt. 1
noun debt of honor debt secured by promise only 1
noun debt of honor (set phrase) An obligation, especially a gambling debt based on a verbal promise, which is not legally enforceable but which is considered to be secured by the debtor's moral integrity. 0

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Origin of debt of honor

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1640-50

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Parts of speech for Debt of honor

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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debt of honor popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for debt of honor

noun debt of honor

word of honor — a pledge of one's honor that a specified condition, bargain, etc., will be fulfilled; oath; promise.

Just one Synonym for debt of honor