worshipper

worshipper
worship NOUN 1) the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. 2) religious rites and ceremonies. 3) great admiration or devotion. 4) (His/Your Worship) chiefly Brit. a title of respect for a magistrate or mayor.
VERB (worshipped, worshipping; US also worshiped, worshiping) 1) show reverence and adoration for (a deity). 2) feel great admiration or devotion for.
DERIVATIVES worshipper noun.
ORIGIN Old English, «worthiness, acknowledgement of worth».

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