- Right Reverend
- Date: 15th century — used as a title for high ecclesiastical officials
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Right Reverend
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Right Reverend — The Right Reverend (abbreviations: The Rt Revd; The Rt Rev d; The Rt Rev.) is a style applied to certain religious figures.*In the Anglican tradition and the Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain it applies to all bishops with The Most Reverend… … Wikipedia
right reverend — used as a courtesy title for various high ecclesiastical officials (as Anglican bishops, some Roman Catholic abbots and abbesses, vicars general, prothonotaries apostolic and domestic prelates, the moderator of the Church of Scotland) * * * adj… … Useful english dictionary
Right Reverend — an official form of address for abbots, abbesses, Anglican bishops, and other prelates. * * * … Universalium
Right Reverend — adjective a title given to a bishop, especially in the Anglican Church … English new terms dictionary
Right Reverend — /raɪt ˈrɛvrənd/ (say ruyt revruhnd) adjective (a title of respect for any of various ecclesiastical office holders, as a bishop in the Anglican Church.) …
Reverend Ike — Reverend Ike, formally the Right Reverend Dr. Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II (June 1 1935, Ridgeland, South Carolina ), Th.B., D.Sc.L., Ph.D., founder and pastor of the Christ United Church , is an American minister and electronic evangelist… … Wikipedia
Reverend — Rev er*end, a. [F. r[ e]v[ e]rend, L. reverendus, fr. revereri. See {Revere}.] Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable. [1913 Webster] A reverend sire among them came. Milton. [1913 Webster] They must… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reverend — early 15c., worthy of respect, from M.Fr. reverend, from L. reverendus (he who is) to be respected, gerundive of revereri (see REVERENCE (Cf. reverence)). As a form of address for clergymen, it is attested from late 15c.; earlier reverent (late… … Etymology dictionary
Right — Right, adv. 1. In a right manner. [1913 Webster] 2. In a right or straight line; directly; hence; straightway; immediately; next; as, he stood right before me; it went right to the mark; he came right out; he followed right after the guide. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Right along — Right Right, adv. 1. In a right manner. [1913 Webster] 2. In a right or straight line; directly; hence; straightway; immediately; next; as, he stood right before me; it went right to the mark; he came right out; he followed right after the guide … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
