VENERATIONS

Noun

venerations

plural of veneration

Anagrams

• Evertonians, anteversion, enervations, nanosievert

Source: Wiktionary

VENERATION

Ven`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. veneratio: cf. F. vénération.]

Definition: The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations. We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves about us in regular and illustrious course of virtue. Addison.

Syn.

– Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition