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dutiful, a.|ˈdjuːtɪfʊl|
[f. duty + -ful.]
1. Full of ‘duty’, i.e. that which is due to a superior; rendering the services, attention, and regard that are due.
1552Huloet, Dutifull or dewtifull, officiosus. 1590J. Smyth in Lett. Lit. Men (Camden) 57 With all duetifull respect unto your Lordship. 1704J. Trapp Abra-Mulé ii. i. 401 How can I pay dutiful Allegiance To him? 1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) I. xviii. 134 If words were to pass for duty, Clarissa Harlowe would be the dutifullest child breathing. 1844H. H. Wilson Brit. India I. 511 Dutiful and loyal subjects of the King of Great Britain.
†2. Relating to duty or obligation. Obs. rare.
1588A. King tr. Canisius' Catech. 177 Quhilk [cardinal] vertues ar also called official or dewetifull, for that of thame proceids al kynd of offices and dewties. |