■ noun
1》 the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.
↘religious rites and ceremonies.
2》 great admiration or devotion.
3》 ( His/Your Worship ) chiefly Brit. a title of respect used chiefly to or of a magistrate or mayor.
4》 archaic honour given in recognition of merit.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ping , ~ped ; US also ~s , ~ing , ~ed )
1》 show reverence and adoration for (a deity).
2》 feel great admiration or devotion for.
Derivatives
~per noun
Origin
OE weorthscipe 'worthiness, acknowledgement of worth' (see worth , -ship ).