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ˈvenerableness [f. prec. + -ness.] = venerability 1.
1681Whole Duty Nations 59 Things that have only the thin pretexts of Antiquity to give them some venerableness. 1710Palmer Proverbs 232 As there is a native venerableness in grey hairs, so 'tis impious to make 'em the subject of a jest. 1753Richardson Grandison VI. xxiv. 133 Years written by venerableness, rather than by wrinkles, in her face. 1823Lamb Elia ii. Tombs in Abbey, You owe it to the venerableness of your ecclesiastical establishment. 1872Shipley Gloss. Eccl. Terms 346 The office..is one of extreme venerableness and antiquity. |