II.   Mind (PSY)

Honor is a word defining two (2) qualities with the first being a respectful and attentive mind conforming or abiding by some act in accordance with some previous promise, oath or vow. The second quality is an aspect of a valid office whereby such a position is worthy of respect, worship and value.

The word Honor originates from two (2) very ancient 2nd Millenium Gaelic words Onóir and Onáire:

(i)The word Onóir originally meant “always, ever shining, brilliant, golden, worth of worship” and is derived from two (2) Gaelic root words on meaning “always, ever” and óir meaning “golden, made of gold”;and

(ii)The word Onáire originally meant “always, ever respectful mind, or attentive mind” from on meaning “always, ever” and áire meaning “respectful mind, attention”. In the 5th Century, the Romans combined both concepts into one (1) word Honor in Latin meaning “esteem, respect; position worthy of respect”.

In the first sense, Honor as Onóir is a quality and value possessed by all objects, also known as an “Honor Price” whereby by ancient Holly (Holy) Law any such injury to the object would evoke its associated Onóir as compensation.

In the second sense, Honor in light of its roots as Onáire is the volition to respect and abide by some act in accordance with some previous promise, oath or vow. Hence, Onáire as “honor” is to uphold the essence and intent of such a promise, oath or vow.

The oldest office and highest value office of Honor since the origin of the word Onóir (honor) is Cuilliaéan of Ireland also known as the Holly Family (Holy family).

Honor is the second of fourteen (14) concepts of Volition. Honor is conceived and chosen in the mind, before it is exhibited in intention or behavior.