"unhonour" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From un- + honour. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|honour}} un- + honour Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} unhonour (uncountable)
  1. The lack or absence of honour; dishonour. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: unhonor

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          "ref": "1861, John Eadie, A Commentary on the Greek Text of the Epistle of Paul",
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