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† ˈvotist Obs. rare. [f. vote n. or v. + -ist.] One who makes a vow; a votary.
1613Chapman Revenge Bussy D'Ambois iii. Plays 1873 II. 137 Trie If a poore woman, votist of reuenge, Would not performe it. 1700G. Hickes To Rdr. in Devot. Anc. Way Offices, Those stiff, morose, and saturnine Votists, who are so sparing of bodily Adoration, in our most solemn Services. 1711― Two Treat. Chr. Priesth. (1847) II. 107 A religious mystery, exhibiting one thing to the sense, and another to the understanding of the votist. |