a. [ F. superstitieux, L. superstitiosus. ] 1. Of or pertaining to superstition; proceeding from, or manifesting, superstition; as, superstitious rites; superstitious observances. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Evincing superstition; overscrupulous and rigid in religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion. [ 1913 Webster ] Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Acts xvii. 22. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Overexact; scrupulous beyond need. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ] | 