Thursday 15th September 2016
Zeal /ziːl/
Noun
1. fervent or enthusiastic devotion, often extreme or fanatical in nature,
as to a religious movement, political cause, ideal, or aspiration
Quote
One of those preachers admitted to The Daily Beast that he was taken
aback by her zeal.
The UK’s New Iron Lady in Kitten Heels Nico Hines –
Tom Sykes 3 October 2014
Origin
Late 14c. from Late Latin zelus "zeal / emulation" (source of Old French zel /
Italian zelo / Spanish celo) a Church word -from Greek zelos "zeal / ardour / jealousy" which is of uncertain origin.
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