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sir-reverence en · INTJ

Etymology

An alteration of save-reverence or "save your reverence" (seen e.g. in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, act 1 scene 4), an apology for alluding to anything likely to shock one's sense of decency.

Meanings

1. (obsolete) Used apologetically when something offensive is mentioned.

Relateds

saving your reverence

sir-reverence en · NOUN

Etymology

An alteration of save-reverence or "save your reverence" (seen e.g. in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, act 1 scene 4), an apology for alluding to anything likely to shock one's sense of decency.

Meanings

1. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) excrement

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