Both Uses of
devout
in
David Copperfield
- Neither clock nor weather-glass is ever right; but we believe in both, devoutly.†
Chpt 43-45 *
- As I parted hurriedly from the dear girl to whom I owed so much, and thought from what she had been saved, perhaps, that morning — her better resolution notwithstanding — I felt devoutly thankful for the miseries of my younger days which had brought me to the knowledge of Mr. Micawber.†
Chpt 52-54
Definition:
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(devout) very religious; or having enthusiastic support (for something)