sir-reverence
Used apologetically when something offensive is mentionedUsed apologetically when something offensive is mentioned.
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete)Used apologetically when something offensive is mentioned.
Origin
An alteration of save-reverence or "save your reverence" (seen e.g. in Shakespeare's RomeoAn alteration of save-reverence or "save your reverence" (seen e.g. in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, act 1 scene 4), an apology for alluding to anything likely to shock one's sense of decency.
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