Associations to the word «Reverend»

Wiktionary

REVEREND, adjective. Worthy of reverence or respect
REVEREND, noun. (informal) a member of the Christian clergy
REVEREND, noun. A title warranting great respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.
REVEREND, noun. A person who has earned the designation and is entitled to use it publicly; minister.

Dictionary definition

REVEREND, noun. A member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church.
REVEREND, noun. A title of respect for a clergyman.
REVEREND, adjective. Worthy of adoration or reverence.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne