Votively

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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.
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           We reached a votive stone, that bears the name
           Of Aloys Reding.                         --Wordsworth.
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           Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands.
                                                    --Motley.
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     {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.
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