Originally Posted by
reCALcitrant
hon·or(nr)
n.
1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.
2.
a. Good name; reputation.
b. A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession.
3.
a. Glory or recognition; distinction.
b. A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction: the place of honor at the table.
c. A military decoration.
d. A title conferred for achievement.
4. High rank.
5. The dignity accorded to position: awed by the honor of his office.
6. Great privilege: I have the honor to present the governor.
Which of these sounds like a common person pulling his "weight"? Words like this get thrown around too easily...I disagree with your position sir.
Very true. Its amazing how words like this can be watered down to insignificance. Did you realize that bobloblaw is an anagram for blow a blob?