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† reˈligiousty Obs.
In 4–5 -te, 5 -tee, -ete, -ite, 6 -ity.
[f. religious + -ity: cf. religiosity and obs. F. religieusité.]
1. Religiousness; religious life.
1388Wyclif Ecclus. i. 17 The drede of the Lord is religiouste of kunnyng. Religiouste schal kepe..the herte. c1400tr. Secreta Secret., Gov. Lordsh. 59 In foure maners, þat ys to say [in] religiousite, in Frendschipe, in Curtasye, and reuerence. c1430Hoccleve New Canterb. T. (E.E.T.S.) 17/40 Lyuynge in vertuous religioustee. 1475Bk. Noblesse (Roxb.) 82 Men of religiouste and spirituelle.
2. Persons of religion. rare—1.
c1530Crt. of Love 686 A figge for all her chastity, Her law is for religiousity. |