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   Reverend , a. [F. révérend, 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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   ☞ 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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