Dishonorary

/dɪsˈɒnəreri/ adjective

Definition

Bringing dishonor or shame; contrary to honor; dishonorable. (Variant or archaic form)

Etymology

From 'dishonor' plus the suffix '-ary' (from Latin '-arius', forming adjectives). This is a rare or archaic variant of 'dishonorable,' showing how English allowed multiple adjectival formations from the same root.

Kelly Says

Medieval English had a surplus of similar words—'dishonorable,' 'dishonorious,' and 'dishonorary' competed, but only 'dishonorable' survived in modern English, showing how word competition works in language evolution.

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