n. [ F. piété; cf. It. pietà; both fr. L. pietas piety, fr. pius pious. See Pious, and cf. Pity. ] 1. Veneration or reverence of the Supreme Being, and love of his character; loving obedience to the will of God, and earnest devotion to his service. [ 1913 Webster ]
Piety is the only proper and adequate relief of decaying man. Rambler. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Duty; dutifulness; filial reverence and devotion; affectionate reverence and service shown toward parents, relatives, benefactors, country, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
Conferred upon me for the piety Which to my country I was judged to have shown. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
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