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Votary
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What's The Definition Of Votary?
[n] a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity; "the cultured votary of science"
[n] a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult; "a votary of Aphrodite" [n] one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; "monasteries of votaries" Synonyms | Synonyms for Votary: Related Terms | Find terms related to Votary: See Also | adherent | bacchant | bacchante | disciple | non-Christian priest | priest | religious | vestal virgin Votary In Webster's Dictionary \Vo"ta*ry\, a. [From L. votus, p. p. vovere to vow, to
devote. See {Vote}, {Vow}.]
Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow;
devoted; promised.
Votary resolution is made equipollent to custom.
--Bacon.
\Vo"ta*ry\, n.; pl. {Votaries}. One devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise; hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some particular service, worship, study, or state of life. ``You are already love's firm votary.'' --Shak. 'T was coldness of the votary, not the prayer, that was in fault. --Bp. Fell. But thou, my votary, weepest thou? --Emerson. |
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