Zealous

created by Webster 1913
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:30:46

Zeal"ous [LL. zelosus. See Zeal.]

1.

Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.

He may be zealous in the salvation of souls. Law.

2.

Filled with religious zeal.

[Obs.]

Shak.

-- Zeal"ous*ly, adv. -- Zeal"ous*ness, n.

 

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