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Main Entry: ir·rev·er·ent
Pronunciation: \-rənt; -vərnt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin irreverent-, irreverens, from in- + reverent-, reverens reverent
Date: 15th century
: lacking proper respect or seriousness; also : satiric
— ir·rev·er·ent·ly adverb
Pronunciation: \-rənt; -vərnt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin irreverent-, irreverens, from in- + reverent-, reverens reverent
Date: 15th century
: lacking proper respect or seriousness; also : satiric
— ir·rev·er·ent·ly adverb
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