DISTINCTION
NOUNS
► GAYNESS distinction, a decoration → 1670 obs.
► SIGNALITY distinction, notability → 1650
VERBS
► CALL THE QUEEN ONE’S AUNT to have the greatest distinction or happiness possible → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► ILLUSTRE to confer distinction upon → 1530 obs.
► WIN ONE’S SPURS to gain knighthood by some act of valour; hence, to attain distinction, to achieve one’s first honours → 1425
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