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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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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