ˈänə̇stē, -ti noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English honeste estimable character, honor, from Old French honesté, from Latin honestat-, honestas, from honestus honorable
1. obsolete : estimable character ; especially : chastity
the honor of a maid is her name; and no legacy is so rich as honesty — Shakespeare
2.
a. : fairness and straightforwardness of conduct : integrity
was not greatly pleased with Lincoln, though admitting his honesty and fair capability — W.C.Ford
b. : adherence to the facts : freedom from subterfuge or duplicity : truthfulness , sincerity
honesty is the best policy
the field worker depends on the honesty of the people for correct replies — J.M.Mogey
a film of rare honesty and heart — Arthur Knight
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty — 1 Tim 2:2 (Authorized Version)
3.
[so called from the semitransparent pods]
: a European plant of the genus Lunaria (especially L. annua ) — called also satinpod