venerablenessn.
/ˈvɛn(ə)rəblnəs/, U.S. /ˈvɛnər(ə)bəlnəs/, /ˈvɛnrəbəlnəs/ = venerability n. 1.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > respect > reverence > quality of inspiring reverence > [noun]
reverentness1584
venerability1664
venerableness1681
venerance1884
1681 Whole Duty of Nations 59 Things that have only the thin pretexts of Antiquity to give them some venerableness.
1710 S. Palmer Moral Ess. Prov. 232 As there is a native venerableness in grey hairs, so 'tis impious to make 'em the subject of a jest.
1753 S. Richardson Hist. Sir Charles Grandison VI. xxiv. 133 Years written by venerableness, rather than by wrinkles, in her face.
1823 C. Lamb in London Mag. Oct. 405/2 You owe it to the venerableness of your ecclesiastical establishment.
1872 O. Shipley Gloss. Eccl. Terms 346 The office..is one of extreme venerableness and antiquity.
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