a. Obs.–0 [f. Gr. κακόζηλ-ος + -OUS.] ‘Ill-affected, or badly imitating.’ Phillips, 1676 (Ed. 1696 has ‘or viciously devout.’)
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Cacozelous, il-minded or affectioned, one that imitates badly. [Not in Bailey.]
