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venerable Definition


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venerable
adj
    1. Deserving to be greatly respected or revered, especially on account of age or religious association.
      Thesaurus: revered, respected, esteemed, dignified, wise, sage, honoured, august; ancient, aged.
    2a. C of E.
      Given as a title to an archdeacon;
      Form: Venerable
    2b. RC Church.
      Given as a title to a person due to be declared a saint.
      Form: Venerable
Derivative: venerableness
noun
    Derivative: venerably
    adverb
      Etymology: 15c: from Latin venerabilis, from venerari to revere.



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