a. Obs. [f. AFFECTION on analogy of caution, cautious, action, actious, etc.: see -IOUS. The etymological form is AFFECTUOUS, q.v.] = AFFECTIONATE; earnest, cordial, loving.

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1581.  Marbeck, Bk. of Notes, 845. True prayer is an earnest and affectious communication of the heart with God.

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1607.  Trag. of Nero, F 6 (N.).

        And in your cheekes impresse a fare-well kisse,
Kisse of true kindnesse and affectious loue.

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1775.  Ash, Affectious (not used).

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