Very Reverend

adjective

the official form of address for officers of the clergy or religious orders below the rank of bishop, abbot, or abbess.

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British Dictionary definitions for very reverend

Very Reverend

noun

a title of respect for a variety of ecclesiastical officials, such as deans and the superiors of some religious houses

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