OBEDIENTIAL

Etymology

Adjective

obediential (comparative more obediential, superlative most obediential)

(obsolete) According to the rule of obedience.

Source: Wiktionary


O*be`di*en"tial, a. Etym: [Cf. F. obédientiel.]

Definition: According to the rule of obedience. [R.] An obediental subjection to the Lord of Nature. Sir M. Hale.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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