All these his wondrous works, but chiefly man, His chief delight
and favor.
Milton.
6. A gift or represent; something bestowed as an evidence of good will;
a token of love; a knot of ribbons; something worn as a token of
affection; as, a marriage favor is a bunch or knot of white ribbons or
white flowers worn at a wedding.
Wear thou this favor for me, and stick it in thy cap.
Shak.