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It comes from the latin "honestus" full of honor, honorable. via Old french "honeste"

Its in Plautus, so 3rd century BC

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The word "honest" comes from the Latin "honestus," which means honorable, respected, or esteemed. It is derived from the verb "honorare," meaning to honor or respect.

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