Honorific

created by Webster 1913
(thing) by Wintersweet (1.3 y) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Thu Apr 20 2000 at 12:47:53
A conventional title or particle added to someone's name in a certain language, denoting respect. -san and -sama are two Japanese honorifics.
(idea) by meowitch (4.9 y) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Wed Dec 11 2002 at 4:25:11
It should be noted that usage of Japanese honorifics is not limited to people's names. It can be used as any event (as in "o-hanami"), thing (as in "o-chinchin" or penis), or idea ("o-kangae" or intention).
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:11:40

Hon`or*if"ic (?), a. [See Honor, -fy, and -ic.]

Conferring honor; tending to honor.

London. Spectator.

 

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