† deˈservient,ppl.a.Obs. [ad. L. dēservient-em, pr.pple. of dēservīre to serve zealously, etc.] Of service, helpful. 1578Banister Hist. Man i. 22 Passages..deseruient to the transmitting of Sinewes.1661Sir H. Vane's Politicks 12 More sutable to the Time, then deservient to Necessity.