to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
to honour in a form lesser than worship, e.g. a saint, or an idol
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An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
A small woman's handbag; a reticule.
to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of