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From devote + -ee. The narrowed meaning in sense 3 arises from the sound similarity with amputee.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
devotee
de·vo·teeToday it means: An ardent enthusiast or admirer. Full definition →
Today it means: An ardent enthusiast or admirer. Full definition →
From devote + -ee. The narrowed meaning in sense 3 arises from the sound similarity with amputee.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.