ˈdʒeləs adj. 1 (often foll. by of) fiercely
protective (of rights etc.). 2
afraid,
suspicious, or
resentful of
rivalry in
love or
affection. 3 (often foll. by of)
envious or resentful (of a
person or a person's advantages etc.). 4 (of God)
intolerant of disloyalty. 5 (of
inquiry, supervision, etc.)
vigilant. øøjealously adv. [ME f. OF gelos f. med.L zelosus ZEALOUS]