He doesn't understand what you meant by 'honour' but that isn't surprising.
honour
noun uk us honor UK /ˈɒn.ər/ US /ˈɑː.nɚ/
honour noun (RESPECT)
B2 [ U ] a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty:
a man of honour
We fought for the honour of our country.
in honour of sb/sth
B2 in order to celebrate or show great respect for someone or something:
a banquet in honour of the president
be/feel honour bound to do sth also be/feel honour-bound to do sth
to feel you must do something because it is morally right, even if you do not want to do it:
I felt honour bound to tell him the truth.
do sb the honour of doing sth formal
to make someone proud and happy by doing or being something:
Would you do me the honour of accompanying me to the New Year Ball?
Your/His/Her Honour formal
the way to address or refer to a judge:
Yes, Your Honour.
The case was dealt with by Her Honour Judge Kirkham.
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noun
noun: honour; noun: honor; plural noun: honours; plural noun: honors
1.
high respect; great esteem.
"his portrait hangs in the place of honour"
synonyms: distinction, privilege, glory, tribute, kudos, cachet, prestige, fame, renown, merit, credit, importance, illustriousness, notability; More
antonyms: disgrace
a person or thing that brings esteem.
"you are an honour to our profession"
a title of respect or form of address given to a circuit judge, a US mayor, and (in Irish or rustic speech) any person of rank.
noun: His Honour; noun: His Honor; noun: Her Honour; noun: Her Honor; noun: Your Honour; noun: Your Honor
2.
the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right.
"I must as a matter of honour avoid any taint of dishonesty"
synonyms: integrity, honourableness, honesty, uprightness, ethics, morals, morality, principle, (high) principles, righteousness, rectitude, nobility, high-mindedness, right-mindedness, noble-mindedness; More
antonyms: dishonour
DATED
a woman's chastity or her reputation for being chaste.
"she died defending her honour"
synonyms: chastity, virginity, virtue, maidenhood, maidenhead, purity, innocence, modesty; More
3.
something regarded as a rare opportunity and bringing pride and pleasure; a privilege.
"Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen"
synonyms: privilege, pleasure, pride, satisfaction, joy, compliment, favour, source of pleasure, source of pride
"Mrs Young had the honour of being received by the Queen"
antonyms: shame
a thing conferred as a distinction, especially an official award for bravery or achievement.
"the highest military honours"
synonyms: accolade, award, reward, prize, decoration, distinction, order, title, medal, ribbon, star, laurel, laurel wreath, bay, palm; More
a special distinction for proficiency in an examination.
"she passed with honours"
a course of degree studies more specialized than for an ordinary pass.
noun: honours degree; plural noun: honours degrees; noun: honors degree; plural noun: honors degrees
"an honours degree in mathematics"
GOLF
the right of driving off first, having won the previous hole.
"Kyle had the honour at the last hole"
4.
BRIDGE
an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten.
possession in one's hand of at least four of the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of trumps, or of all four aces in no trumps, for which a bonus is scored.
(in whist) an ace, king, queen, or jack of trumps.
verb
verb: honour; 3rd person present: honours; past tense: honoured; past participle: honoured; gerund or present participle: honouring; verb: honor; 3rd person present: honors; past tense: honored; past participle: honored; gerund or present participle: honoring
1.
regard with great respect.
"they honoured their parents in all they did"
synonyms: hold in great respect, hold in high esteem, have a high regard for, esteem, respect, admire, defer to, look up to, think highly of; More
antonyms: dishonour
pay public respect to.
"talented writers were honoured at a special ceremony"
synonyms: applaud, acclaim, praise, salute, recognize, celebrate, commemorate, commend, glorify, hail, lionize, exalt, fete, eulogize, give credit to, pay homage to, pay tribute to, show appreciation of, give accolades to, sing the praises of, sing paeans to; More
antonyms: disgrace, criticize
2.
fulfil (an obligation) or keep (an agreement).
"make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract"
synonyms: fulfil, observe, keep, discharge, implement, perform, execute, effect, obey, heed, follow, carry out, carry through, keep to, abide by, adhere to, comply with, conform to, act in accordance with, be true to, be faithful to, live up to; rareeffectuate
"make sure the franchisees honour the terms of the contract"
antonyms: disobey
accept (a bill) or pay (a cheque) when due.
"the bank informed him that the cheque would not be honoured"
synonyms: cash, accept, take, clear, pass, encash, convert into cash, convert into money
"the bank informed him that the cheque would not be honoured"
antonyms: bounce
