noun
a title of respect for various ecclesiastical officials (as cathedral deans and canons and others)
• Hypernyms: ↑title, ↑title of respect, ↑form of address
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— used as a courtesy title for various ecclesiastical officials (as Roman Catholic and Anglican deans, rectors of Roman Catholic colleges and seminaries, superiors of religious houses, monsignor with the rank of papal chamberlain)
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the official form of address for officers of the clergy or religious orders below the rank of bishop, abbot, or abbess.
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Very Reverend see under ↑revere
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Main Entry: ↑very
Useful english dictionary. 2012.