reverent (adj.) Old form(s): reuerend , reuerent
worthy of respect, holy, religious
1H6 V.iii.47[Suffolk to Margaret] I will touch thee but with reverent hands
2H6 III.i.34[Queen to King, of Gloucester] The reverent care I bear unto my lord / Made me collect these dangers in the Duke
R2 V.vi.25[King Henry to Carlisle] Choose out some secret place, some reverent room [Q1; F reverend]
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