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KJV Dictionary Definition: hone

hone

HONE, n. A stone of a fine grit, used for sharpening instruments that require a fine edge, and particularly for setting razors. We never, I believe, call a hone, a whet-stone. The latter is a stone of coarse grit. See the word.

HONE, v.t. To rub and sharpen on a bone; as, to hone a razor.

HONE, v.i. To pine; to long.

honest

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.