| Superstition (superstition) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Su`per*sti"tion |
| [F.
superstition, L. superstitio, originally, a standing
still over or by a thing; hence, amazement, wonder, dread, especially
of the divine or supernatural, fr. superstare to stand over;
super over + stare to stand. |
An excessive reverence for, or
fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious.
An ignorant or irrational worship of the
Supreme Deity; excessive exactness or rigor in religious opinions or
practice; extreme and unnecessary scruples in the observance of
religious rites not commanded, or of points of minor importance; also,
a rite or practice proceeding from excess of sculptures in
religion.
The worship of a false god or gods; false
religion; religious veneration for objects.
Belief in the direct agency of superior
powers in certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic,
omens, prognostics, or the like.
Excessive nicety; scrupulous
exactness.
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