piteous
Meaning
- Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
- (obsolete) Showing devotion to God.
- (obsolete) Showing compassion.
- (obsolete) Of little importance or value.
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Etymology
In summary
From Middle English pitous, from Old French piteus, pitus.
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