| Votary | n.; pl. Votaries 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 'T was coldness of the votary, not the prayer, that was in fault. Bp. Fell. [ 1913 Webster ] But thou, my votary, weepest thou? Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Votary | a. [ From L. votus, p. p. vovere to vow, to devote. See Vote, Vow. ] Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised. [ 1913 Webster ] Votary resolution is made equipollent to custom. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ] |
