sirreverence
ər Origin:
1565–75; alteration of save your reverence
1565–75; alteration of save your reverence
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| sir-reverence | |
| —interj | |
| obsolete an expression of apology used esp to introduce taboo or vulgar words or phrases | |
| [C16: short for save your reverence] | |
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