Etymology

reverent

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Today it means: Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful. Full definition →

Middle English reverent ← Middle French reverent ← Old French reverent
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  1. Latin · derived fromreverēns
  2. Old French · derived fromreverent
  3. Middle French · derived fromreverent
  4. Middle English · inherited fromreverent
  5. English todayreverent

From Middle English reverent, from Middle French reverent (from Old French reverent) and its etymon Latin reverēns. By surface analysis, revere + -ent.

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