(n.) An excessive reverence for, or fear of, that which is
unknown or mysterious.
(n.) 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.
(n.) The worship of a false god or gods; false religion;
religious veneration for objects.
(n.) Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in
certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic, omens,
prognostics, or the like.
(n.) Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.
