HON'EST, a. on'est. [L. honestus, from honos, honor.] 1. Upright; just; fair in dealing with others; free from trickishness and fraud; acting and having the disposition to act at all times according to justice or correct moral principles; applied to persons. An honest man's the noblest work of God. An honest physician leaves his patient, when he can contribute no farther to his health.2. Fair; just; equitable; free from fraud; as an honest transaction; an honest transfer of property.3. Frank; sincere; unreserved; according to truth; as an honest confession.4. Sincere; proceeding from pure or just principles, or directed to a good object; as an honest inquiry after truth; an honest endeavor; honest views or motives.5. Fair; good; unimpeached. Seek seven men of honest report. Acts.6.6. Decent; honorable; or suitable. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Rom.12.7. Chaste; faithful. Wives may be merry, and yet honest too.HON'EST, v.t. on'est. To adorn; to grace. [Not used.]
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