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sir-reverence

sir-rev·er·ence
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns]
    • /sɜr ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns]
    • /sɜr ˈrɛv ər əns, ˈrɛv rəns/

Definitions of sir-reverence word

  • noun sir-reverence (used as an expression of apology, as before unseemly or indelicate words.) 1
  • exclamation sir-reverence an expression of apology used esp to introduce taboo or vulgar words or phrases 0
  • interjection sir-reverence begging your pardon: an expression of apology formerly used before a word or remark that might be regarded as indelicate 0
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Origin of sir-reverence

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; alteration of save your reverence

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Parts of speech for Sir-reverence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Sir-reverence

sir-reverence popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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