| 释义 |
ˈpiousness rare.
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality or character of being pious; piety.
1623Sir E. Digby Sp. in Rushw. Hist. Coll. (1859) I. 133 Heaven be pleased to crown his Actions with success as the piousness of his Intentions deserves. 1660C. Bonde Scut. Reg. 347 No wonder if the Malignant Cavaleers do reproach and vilifie our piousness. |