Where does “honest” come from?
honest (Catalan) comes from Latin honestus, from Latin honor, from Old Latin honos — Alternative form of honor.
honest (Catalan): upright, decent, honorable
Definitions
- upright, decent, honorable
Ancestry of “honest”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | honestus | Full of or regarded with honor/honour;... |
| 2 | Latin | honor | honor, esteem, dignity, reputation, office |
| 3 | Old Latin | honos | Alternative form of honor |
Words derived from “honest”