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  1. 1. a. Faithful to law; upholding the lawful authority; faithful and true to the lawful government; faithful to the prince or sovereign to whom one is subject; unswerving in allegiance. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. True to any person or persons to whom one owes fidelity, especially as a wife to her husband, lovers to each other, and friend to friend; constant; faithful to a cause or a principle. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. steadfast in allegiance or duty Source: wordnet
  4. 4. adj. inspired by love for your country Source: wordnet
  5. 5. adj. unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. Faithful to law; upholding the lawful authority; faithful and true to the lawful government; faithful to the prince or sovereign to whom one is subject; unswerving in allegiance. Welcome, sir John ! But why come you in arms -To help King Edward in his time of storm, As every loyal subject ought to do. Shak. 2. True to any person or persons to whom one owes fidelity, especially as a wife to her husband, lovers to each other, and friend to friend; constant; faithful to a cause or a principle. Your true and loyal wife. Shak. Unhappy both, but loyaltheir loves. Dryden. Source: webster
  7. 7. j:100 a. steadfast in allegiance or duty Source: ecdict

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