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Reverend \Rev"er*end\, a. [F. r['e]v['e]rend, L. reverendus, fr.
revereri. See {Revere}.]
Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear
and affection; venerable.
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A reverend sire among them came. --Milton.
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They must give good example and reverend deportment in
the face of their children. --Jer. Taylor.
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Note: This word is commonly given as a title of respect to
ecclesiastics. A clergyman is styled the reverend; a
dean, the very reverend; a bishop, the right reverend;
an archbishop, the most reverend.
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