The Only Use of
deference
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- I listened to his statement, which was delivered without any presumption or affectation, and then added that his lecture had removed my prejudices against modern chemists; I expressed myself in measured terms, with the modesty and deference due from a youth to his instructor, without letting escape (inexperience in life would have made me ashamed) any of the enthusiasm which stimulated my intended labours.†
p. 50.4deference = polite respect
Definition:
polite respect -- often when submitting to another's wishes