votive
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tɪv adjective
1.
offered, given, dedicated, etc., in accordance with a vow: a votive offering.
2.
performed, undertaken, etc., in consequence of a vow.
3.
of the nature of or expressive of a wish or desire.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | offered, given, undertaken, performed or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow |
| 2. | RC Church optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offering: a votive Mass; a votive candle |
| [C16: from Latin vōtīvus promised by a vow, from vōtum a vow] | |
| 'votively | |
| —adv | |
| 'votiveness | |
| —n | |
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Votive
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Word Origin & History
votive
1593, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from M.Fr. votif, from L. votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow).
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Example sentences
These centerpieces will be surrounded by gold taper and votive candles.
Votive candles, floating candles and one-piece hurricane lamps are allowed.
Consumers should immediately discard the votive candle accompanying the candle holder.
Light was provided by votive candles and flashlights.
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