The Only Use of
venerable
in
The Hobbit
- He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer.
Chpt 3venerable = respected (worthy of respect)
Definition:
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(venerable) respected (worthy of respect) -- typically because of age or position