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Very Reverend

American

adjective

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

Very Reverend British

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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The crown jewels will be presented to the King by the Very Reverend Prof David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal and Dean of the Order of the Thistle.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

It was bought in the same year by the Very Reverend Eric Milner-White, Dean of York, who donated it to the Fitzwilliam Museum, where it is currently in storage.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023

The Dean of Jersey, the Very Reverend Mike Keirle, is due to lead a vigil service for islanders to attend at the Town Church at 18:00 on Wednesday.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2022

The Very Reverend Matthew Habron, dean of the cathedral, is clear why the crowds have come, describing it as an "historic and unique occasion".

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2022

She waved the Very Reverend the Dean to the empyrean.

From The Rough Road by Locke, William John

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