Sir reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sir-reverence — [sʉr΄rev′ər əns] interj. [confused form for sa reverence, contr. < save reverence, saving (your) reverence, transl. of ML salva reverentia] Obs. begging your pardon: an expression of apology formerly used before a word or remark that might be… … English World dictionary
sir-reverence — noun Etymology: probably alteration of save reverence, translation of Medieval Latin salva reverentia with all respect, literally, saving (your) reverence Date: 1575 1. obsolete used as an expression of apology before a statement that might be… … New Collegiate Dictionary
sir-reverence — /serr rev euhr euhns/, n. Obs. (used as an expression of apology, as before unseemly or indelicate words.) [1565 75; alter. of save your reverence] * * * … Universalium
sir-reverence — noun a) excrement b) Used apologetically when something offensive is mentioned … Wiktionary
Reverence — Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor, farewell thy … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sir-rev|er|ence — «SUR REHV uhr uhns», noun. Obsolete. saving your reverence, an apology: »A very reverent body; ay, such a one as a man may not speak of, without he says sir reverence (Shakespeare). ╂[alteration of s r reverence, shortened pronunciation of save… … Useful english dictionary
Sir — Sir, n. [OE. sire, F. sire, contr. from the nominative L. senior an elder, elderly person, compar. of senex,senis, an aged person; akin to Gr. ??? old, Skr. sana, Goth. sineigs old, sinista eldest, Ir. & Gael. sean old, W. hen. Cf. {Seignior},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sir reverance — Sir Sir, n. [OE. sire, F. sire, contr. from the nominative L. senior an elder, elderly person, compar. of senex,senis, an aged person; akin to Gr. ??? old, Skr. sana, Goth. sineigs old, sinista eldest, Ir. & Gael. sean old, W. hen. Cf. {Seignior} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Save your reverence — Reverence Rev er*ence, n. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rence, L. reverentia. See {Reverent}.] 1. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration. [1913 Webster] If thou be poor,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
