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Definition of Votve

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.

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.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • dedicated or given in fulfilment of a vow or pledge
         She placed a votive offering at the shrine.
  • of, expressing or symbolizing a vow
         The church was lit by votive candles.
  • (music) a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary

    French
  • feminine of votif
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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