votary
(noun) a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity; “the cultured votary of science”
votary
(noun) a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult; “a votary of Aphrodite”
votary
(noun) one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; “monasteries of votaries”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
votary (comparative more votary, superlative most votary)
Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
votary (plural votaries)
(religion) A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made
(religion) A devotee of a particular religion or cult
(religion) A devout or zealous worshipper
Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc; an enthusiast.
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Source: Wiktionary
Vo"ta*ry, a. Etym: [From L. votus, p. p. vovere to vow, to devote. See Vote, Vow.]
Definition: Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised. Votary resolution is made equipollent to custom. Bacon.
Vo"ta*ry, n.; pl. Votaries (.
Definition: One devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise; hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some particular service, worship, study, or state of life. "You are already love's firm votary." Shak. 'T was coldness of the votary, not the prayer, that was in fault. Bp. Fell. But thou, my votary, weepest thou Emerson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 March 2025
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