Etymology of the English word honest
the English word
honestderived from the Old French word
honestederived from the Latin word
honestus (distinguished, reputable, respected)
derived from the Latin word
honos (honor; respect, regard)
derived from the French word
honestderived from the Latin word
honestus (distinguished, reputable, respected)
derived from the Latin word
honos (honor; respect, regard)
Date
The earliest known usage of honest in English dates from the 13th century.
Derivations in English
honestlyCognates
German
honett, Latin
honestus, Norwegian
honnett, Swedish
honnettUsage
Word found in Modern English
