Superstitious \Su`per*sti"tious\, a. [F. superstitieux, L.
   superstitiosus.]
   1. Of or pertaining to superstition; proceeding from, or
      manifesting, superstition; as, superstitious rites;
      superstitious observances.
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   2. Evincing superstition; overscrupulous and rigid in
      religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of
      idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion.
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            Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye
            are too superstitious.                --Acts xvii.
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   3. Overexact; scrupulous beyond need.
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   Superstitious use (Law), the use of a gift or bequest, as
      of land, etc., for the maintenance of the rites of a
      religion not tolerated by the law. [Eng.] --Mozley & W.
      [1913 Webster] -- Su`per*sti"tious*ly, adv. --
      Su`per*sti"tious*ness, n.
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