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votary /vōˈtə-ri/ noun- (also fem vōˈtaress or vōˈtress) a person dedicated by or as if by a vow to some service, worship or way of life
- Someone enthusiastically addicted to a pursuit, study, etc
- A devoted worshipper or adherent
adjective (obsolete)- Consecrated by, or of the nature of, vows
- Of the nature of a vow
ORIGIN: LL vōtārius, from L vovēre, vōtum to vow vōˈtarist noun A votary vōtˈive adjective - Given, erected, etc, by vow
- Undertaken or observed in fulfilment of a vow
- Consisting of or expressing a vow or a wish
- Voluntary, not obligatory (religion, esp RC)
votive picture or votive tablet noun One dedicated in fulfilment of a vow |