Honour

Definition

A person's standing and reputation, judged through behaviour and qualities such as courage, generosity and loyalty to others.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Courage, cleverness, generosity and fellowship could bring honour. Breaking accepted rules of behaviour could cost someone both honour and the approval of others. Vikings valued the reputation that would survive after their death.
Revise: Scandinavia

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GCSE History · key term

A person's standing and reputation, judged through behaviour and qualities such as courage, generosity and loyalty to others.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Courage, cleverness, generosity and fellowship could bring honour. Breaking accepted rules of behaviour could cost someone both honour and the approval of others. Vikings valued the reputation that would survive after their death.
Revise: Scandinavia

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