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n. - The quality of being deserving of honor and respect usually by reason of prolonged testing

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Usage examples (33)
  • Adjective : a venerable member of Congress. ,the venerable halls of the abbey. ,a venerable oak tree. ,a venerable automobile
  • "I lived in the family of the Countess -, at Cintra, when your venerability was her spiritual guide."
  • “I lived in the family of the Countess —, at Cintra, when your venerability was her spiritual guide.”
  • Spotting a venerability, advertisers are swooping in.
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