sir-reverence

[ sur-rev-er-uhns ]

noun

, Obsolete.

1. (used as an expression of apology, as before unseemly or indelicate words.)

sir-reverence

interjection

1. obsolete.
   an expression of apology used esp to introduce taboo or vulgar words or phrases

Word History and Origins

Origin of sir-reverence¹

First recorded in 1565–75; alteration of save your reverence

Word History and Origins

Origin of sir-reverence¹

C16: short for save your reverence

Example Sentences

A very reverent body; ay, such a one as a man 90 may not speak of, without he say Sir-reverence.

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