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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Devout \De*vout"\, a. [OE. devot, devout, F. d['e]vot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere See {Devote}, v. t.] 1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious. A devout man, and one that feared God. --Acts x. 2. We must be constant and devout in the worship of God. --Rogers. 2. Expressing devotion or piety; as eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture. --Milton. 3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as devout wishes for one's welfare. {The devout}, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious. Syn: Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Devout \De*vout"\, n. 1. A devotee. [Obs.] --Sheldon. 2. A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obs.] --Milton. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: devout adj 1: devoutly religious; "a god-fearing and law-abiding people" H.L.Mencken [syn: {god-fearing}, {pious}] 2: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their success"; "heartfelt condolences" [syn: {dear}, {earnest}, {heartfelt}]
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