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devout definition

de·vout (di vo̵ut′)

adjective

  1. very religious; pious
  2. showing reverence
  3. earnest; sincere; heartfelt

Etymology: ME < OFr devot < L devotus, devoted (in LL(Ec), devout): see devote

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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