Leading Anglo-Saxon Scholar, the __ Bede

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Comics, Group 1070, Puzzle 4 (Periodicals).

Question is: Leading Anglo-Saxon Scholar, the __ Bede

and the answer is: VENERABLE

Word Meaning:

VENERABLE — Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

Definitions from Wiktionary.