sir-reverence

obsolete A phrase of apology used before the mentioning of potentially offensive language or topics. A shortening of "save your reverence." Sir-reverence, but it sounded like he was having a difficult time in the loo.

See also:

garment
kiss (someone's) hem
kiss the hem of (someone's) garment
sense of craft
fall at (one's) feet
fall down at (one's) feet
a golden calf
golden calf
et seq.
fall on (one's) knees

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