n. [ F. affection, L. affectio, fr. afficere. See Affect. ]
And, truly, waking dreams were, more or less,
An old and strange affection of the house. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Affection is applicable to an unpleasant as well as a pleasant state of the mind, when impressed by any object or quality. Cogan. [ 1913 Webster ]
All his affections are set on his own country. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Most wretched man,
That to affections does the bridle lend. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to the affections;
a. [ Cf. F. affectionné. ]
Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate. Sprat. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Disposed; inclined. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Affectionated to the people. Holinshed. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With affection; lovingly; fondly; tenderly; kindly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being affectionate; fondness; affection. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Be kindly affectioned one to another. Rom. xii. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]