2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Votive \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. [1913 Webster] We reached a votive stone, that bears the name Of Aloys Reding. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster] Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands. --Motley. [1913 Webster] {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. [1913 Webster] -- {Vo"tive*ly}, adv. -- {Vo"tive*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: votive adj : dedicated in fulfillment of a vow; "votive prayers"
Powered by Blog Dictionary [BlogDict]
Kindly supported by
Vaffle Invitation Code
Get a Freelance Job - Outsource Your Projects | Threadless Coupon
All rights
reserved. (2008-2024)