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Votary

Votary Meaning & Definition
Votary Definition And Meaning

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"

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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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