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venerable

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ven.er.a.ble \'ven-*r-(*-)b*l, 'ven-r*-b*l\ \-ble-\ aj 1: deserving to be 
   venerated - used as a title for an Anglican archdeaco n or a Roman Catholic 
   who has attained the lowest of the three degrees of sanctity 2: made sacred 
   by association (as religious or historic)  3a: calling forth respect 
   through age, character, and attainments; broa dly : conveying an impression 
   of aged goodness and benevolence 3b: impressive by reason of age {under ~ 
   pines}  - ven.er.a.ble.ness n