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venerable
What does venerable mean?
venerable (adjective): commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does venerable come from?
From Middle French vénérable, from Old French, from Latin venerabilis.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position
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of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; trivial
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remaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not altered
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pleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure
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