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Given up to the faithful (7)

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devoted

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This could be a double definition.

'given up' is the first definition.
'devoted' can be an answer for 'given' ('devote' can be a synonym of 'give'). I'm not certain of the 'up' bit.

'the faithful' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for devoted that I've seen before include "Loving and loyal" , "Dedicated or wholly given up to" , "Strongly attached (to)" , "Faithful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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