—adj. (esp. as the title of a clergyman) deserving reverence.
—n. colloq. a clergyman.
Phrases and idioms:
Most Reverend the title of an archbishop or an Irish Roman Catholic bishop. Reverend Mother the title of the Mother Superior of a convent. Right Reverend the title of a bishop. Very Reverend the title of a dean etc.
Etymology: ME f. OF reverend or L reverendus gerundive of revereri: see REVERE
Useful english dictionary. 2012.