\Pi"e*tism\ (p[imac]"[-e]*t[i^]z'm), n. [Cf. G.
pietismus, F. pi['e]tisme.]
1. The principle or practice of the Pietists.
2. Strict devotion; also, affectation of devotion.
         The Sch["o]ne Seele, that ideal of gentle pietism,
         in ``Wilhelm Meister.''               --W. Pater.