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devout

Webster 1828

DEVOUT, adjective [Latin See Devote.]1. Yielding a solemn and reverential attention to God in religious exercises, particularly in prayer.We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.2. Pious; devoted to religion; religious.Simeon was a just man and devout Luke 2:25.DEVOUT men carried Stephen to his burial. Acts 8:2.3. Expressing devotion or piety; as, with eyes devout 4. Sincere; solemn; earnest; as, you have my devout wishes for your safety.DEVOUT, noun A devotee. [Not used.]