Definition of Jealausy
Jeal"ous*y (?), n.; pl.
Jealousies (#). [ F. jalousie. See
Jealous, and cf. Jalousie.] The quality of being
jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of
rivalship in cases nearly affecting one's happiness; painful
suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover.
I was jealous for jealousy.
Zech. viii. 2.
Jealousy is the . . . apprehension of
superiority. Shenstone.
Whoever had qualities to alarm our jealousy,
had excellence to deserve our fondness.
Rambler.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- a jealous attitude, envy
- a close vigilance
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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