A source or ground of honour or renown (for a person); a person who or thing which constitutes a source or ground of honour. Obsolete.

A person, thing, action, or attribute which confers distinction or renown; a person who or thing which does credit to another. Also: that which makes…

Something that brings honour and renown; a subject for boasting; a distinguished ornament; a special distinction; a ‘boast and pride’. Also plural.

figurative. A distinction or adornment conferring glory or dignity, figured as a crown.

Something or someone creditable; a source of commendation or honour. Now only in a credit to.

figurative. A mark of honour or distinction; an adornment; a thing in which to take pride. Cf. a feather in the cap, hat at feather, n. 8b.

A source of honour or renown, a distinction; (also) an honourable quality or attribute.

As a count noun: a person or thing's esteem or fame. Also: †a source of honour and credit (obsolete); a person of note or distinction.

Phrases: a feather in the cap, hat: a decoration, mark of honour, literal and figurative (also elliptical); also †the badge of a fool; hence †Jack w…