myEtymology.com: French etymology of devout

Etymology of the French word devout

the Old French word devout

derived from the Latin word devotus (devoted, zealously attached, faithful)

derived from the Latin word devovere (dedicate to infernal gods; destine; devote, consecrate; vow)

derived from the Latin word vovere (vow, dedicate, consecrate)

using the Late Latin prefix de-

derived from the Latin word de (away; down)

English devout

Word found in Old French