About The Word Votive
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Votive
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What's The Definition Of Votive?
[adj] dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; "votive prayers"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Votive: consecrate | consecrated | dedicated Related Terms | Find terms related to Votive: See Also | Votive In Webster's Dictionary \Vo"tive\, a. [L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif.
See {Vow}.]
Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a
vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet. ``Votive
incense.'' --Keble.
We reached a votive stone, that bears the name Of Aloys
Reding. --Wordsworth.
Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands.
--Motley.
{Votive medal}, a medal struck in grateful commemoration of
some auspicious event.
{Votive offering}, an offering in fulfillment of a religious
vow, as of one's person or property. -- {Vo"tive*ly}, adv.
-- {Vo"tive*ness}, n.
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