DISHONOR

I. noun Etymology: Middle English dishonour, from Anglo-French deshonur, from des- dis- + honur honor Date: 13th century lack or loss of honor or reputation, the state of one who has lost honor or prestige ; shame , a cause of disgrace, the nonpayment or nonacceptance of commercial paper by the party on whom it is drawn, see: disgrace ~er noun II. transitive verb Date: 13th century 1. to treat in a degrading manner, to bring shame on, to refuse to accept or pay (as a bill or check)