| 释义 |
† deˈvotive, a. and n. Obs. rare.
[f. L. dēvōt- ppl. stem: see devote v. and -ive.]
A. adj. Characterized by devotion; ready to devote (himself).
1608W. Wilkes 2nd Memento Mag. 9 A King..so respectiue of publike good, and deuotiue to the seruice of God.
B. n. A person who devotes himself, a devotee.
1608W. Wilkes 2nd Memento Mag. 11 The holy consort of Gods deuotiues. |