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Definition of: sir-reverence
(sûr·rev′ər·əns) interj. Obs.
Save your reverence; begging your pardon: used as an apology before any unbecoming expression. [Misspelling of sa' reverence, contraction of save (your) reverence, erroneous trans. of L salva reverentia with due regard for decency]
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