worshipful
wor·ship·ful
worshipful · worshipfuls
One who is respected or distinguishedOne who is respected or distinguished.
UK/ˈwɜːʃɪpfl̩/US/ˈwɝʃɪpfl̩/
Meaning
2 senses(obsolete)One who is respected or distinguished.
(obsolete)A magistrate (specifically).
Origin
From Middle English worshipful; equivalent to worship + -ful.From Middle English worshipful; equivalent to worship + -ful.
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Forms
plural: worshipfuls| Singular | worshipful |
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regular
See also
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