Votary Definition

vōtə-rē
votaries
noun
A person bound by a vow or promise, esp. one bound to religious vows, as a monk or nun.
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A person devoted to a particular religion or object of worship; devout worshiper.
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A devoted or ardent supporter, as of a cause, ideal, etc.
Webster's New World
A person who is devoted to any game, study, pursuit, etc.
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adjective
Consecrated by a vow.
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Of, or having the nature of, a vow.
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Other Word Forms of Votary

Noun

Singular:
votary
Plural:
votaries

Origin of Votary

  • From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote").

    From Wiktionary

  • From Latin vōtum vow vote

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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