Habitual

Ha*bit"ual

(h*bt"*l; 135), a. [Cf. F. habituel, LL. habitualis. See Habit, n.] 1. Formed or acquired by habit or use.
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An habitual knowledge of certain rules and maxims.

South.
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2. According to habit; established by habit; customary; constant; as, the habitual practice of sin.
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It is the distinguishing mark of habitual piety to be grateful for the most common and ordinary blessings.

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Syn. -- Customary; accustomed; usual; common; wonted; ordinary; regular; familiar.

-- Ha*bit"u*al*ly, adv. -- Ha*bit"u*al*ness, n.
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