reverence

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reverence[1,noun] reverence[2,transitive verb] sir-reverence

Main Entry: ¹rev·er·ence
Pronunciation: 'rev-r&n(t)s, 're-v&-; 're-v&rn(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reverentia, from reverent-, reverens respectful, reverent
1 : honor or respect felt or shown : DEFERENCE; especially : profound adoring awed respect
2 : a gesture of respect (as a bow)
3 : the state of being revered
4 : one held in reverence -- used as a title for a clergyman
synonym see HONOR