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   Devout , a. [OE. devot, devout, F. dévot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.]
   Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.
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   A devout man, and one that feared God.
   Acts x. 2.
   
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   We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.
   Rogers.
   
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   Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.
   Milton.
   
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   Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.
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   The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.
   Syn. -- Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere.
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   Devout, n.
   A devotee. [Obs.]
   Sheldon.
   
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   A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion. [Obs.]
   Milton.
   
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