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deˈvotedness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being devoted or zealously addicted.
1668H. More Div. Dial. i. xii. (1713) 23, I have very much wondred at the devotedness of some Mens Spirits to the pretence of pure Mechanism in the solving of the Phænomena of the Universe. a1714M. Henry in Spurgeon Treas. Dav. Ps. xxv. 5 To live a life of devotedness to God. 1827Hood Nat. Tales, Fall of Leaf, [She] cherished him with all a woman's devotedness. 1872Liddon Elem. Relig. i. 19 This idea of religion as personal devotedness to God. |