† zealverb
Meaning & use
Obsolete.
- 1.a.1542–1687transitive. To pursue (an objective) with zeal or passionate enthusiasm; to be zealous in support of (a cause, belief, etc.).
- 1542
A notable exaumple of sapience with whole herte & mynde, feruently desired and zeled [Latin insigne exemplum adamatae sapientiae].
, translation of Erasmus, Apophthegmes i. 69 - 1610
Zeale [Latin zelare] not death in the errour of your life.
Bible (Douay) vol. II. Wisdom i. 12 - 1623
Blesse and prosper it to both yourselves and to all that truely zeale your truest prosperities.
in S. R. Gardiner, Fortescue Papers (1871) 193 - 1687
Subjects, not Zealing now, as formerly, their Prince's Glory, contribute less to the Augmentation of it.
, Serm. before their Majesties 17
- 1.b.a1626intransitive. To act zealously; to demonstrate zeal; to be zealous for or in support of a cause, etc.
- a1626
Stiffe fellowes, and such as zeale marvellously for those whom they have chosen to bee their masters.
, Wise & Moderate Disc. Church Affaires (1641) 19
- 2.1549–1642transitive. To inspire (a person) with zeal; to cause to become more zealous.
- 1549
Men zealed toward god, but not fit to iudge.
, Hurt of Sedicion sig. G7 - 1642
They will..stirre up an earnestnesse in them in religion, as zealing their owne being opposed by falshood.
, Vertumnus Romanus 85