3. Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer. "The love of public devotion." Hooker.
4. Disposal; power of disposal. [Obs.] They are entirely at our devotion, and may be turned backward and forward, as we please. Godwin.
5. A thing consecrated; an object of devotion. [R.] Churches and altars, priests and all devotions, Tumbled together into rude chaos. Beau. & Fl. Days of devotion. See under Day.
Syn. — Consecration; devoutness; religiousness; piety; attachment; devotedness; ardor; earnestness.
DEVOTIONAL
De*vo"tion*al, a. Etym: [L. devotionalis.]
Defn: Pertaining to, suited to, or used in, devotion; as, a devotional posture; devotional exercises; a devotional frame of mind.
DEVOTIONALIST; DEVOTIONIST
De*vo"tion*al*ist, De*vo"tion*ist, n.
Defn: One given to devotion, esp. to excessive formal devotion.
DEVOTIONALITY
De*vo`tion*al"i*ty, n.
Defn: The practice of a devotionalist. A. H. Clough.