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veneration
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Veneration \Ven`er*a"tion\, n. [L. veneratio: cf. F.
v['e]n['e]ration.]
The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the
highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with
awe; a feeling or sentiment excited by the dignity, wisdom,
or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by
consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.
[1913 Webster]
We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves
about us in a regular and illustrious course of virtue.
--Addison.
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Syn: Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence.
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