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ˈvenerative, a. rare.
[f. venerate v. + -ive.]
Of the nature of, inclined or disposed to, veneration. Also ˈvenerativeness.
1829T. Hook Bank to Barnes 104 They found the Organ of Venerativeness strongly developed. 1860W. J. C. Muir Pagan or Chr.? 37 A venerative love for the teachings of the Christian Faith. 1862All the Year Round 27 Sept. 61/1, I for one, when a venerative youth, have felt a thrill of joy at being kindly nodded to over a bumper by some distinguished personage. |