2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] Johson.

Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can never be too affectionate.

Sprat.

3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.

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