ETYM Old Eng. ayie, aghe, from Icel. agi; akin to AS. ege, ôga, Goth. agis, Dan. ave chastisement, fear, Greek achos pain, distress, from the same root as Eng. ail. Related to Ugly.
An overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration.

ETYM French révérence, Latin reverentia. Related to Reverent.
1. A profound fear inspired by a deity; SYN. awe, veneration.
2. A reverent mental attitude.