-reveron'-

a. [ F. révérend, L. reverendus, fr. revereri. See Revere. ] Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable. [ 1913 Webster ]

A reverend sire among them came. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

They must give good example and reverend deportment in the face of their children. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]