votive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
    • votive prayers

WordNet

Vo"tive adjective
Etymology
L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif. See Vow.
Definitions
  1. 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.
    -- Vo"tive*ly, adv. -- Vo"tive*ness, n.

Webster 1913