Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SU-PER-STI'TIOUS, a. [Fr. superstitieux; L. superstitiosus.]

1. Over scrupulous and rigid in religious observances; addicted to superstition; full of idle fancies and scruples in regard to religion; as, superstitious people.
2. Proceeding from superstition; manifesting superstition; as, superstitious rites; superstitious observances.
3. Over exact; scrupulous beyond need. Superstitious use, in law, the use of land for a religious purpose, or by a religious corporation.