What is "the devout"

Devout \De*vout"\, a. [OE. devot, devout, F. d['e]vot, from L. devotus devoted, p. p. of devovere. See Devote, v. t.]

1. Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; absorbed in religious exercises; given to devotion; pious; reverent; religious.

   A devout man, and one that feared God.
   --Acts x.

2. We must be constant and devout in the worship of God.
   --Rogers.

   2. Expressing devotion or piety; as, eyes devout; sighs devout; a devout posture.
   --Milton.

3. Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest; as, devout wishes for one's welfare.

   The devout, devoutly religious persons, those who are sincerely pious.

   Syn: Holy; pure; religious; prayerful; pious; earnest; reverent; solemn; sincere.