REVERENCE


Meaning of REVERENCE in English

■ noun

1》 deep respect.

2》 archaic a bow or curtsy.

3》 ( His/Your Reverence ) a title given to a member of the clergy, especially a priest in Ireland.

■ verb regard or treat with ~.

Origin

ME: from OFr., from L. reverentia , from revereri (see revere ).

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