'Votary' definitions:

Definition of 'votary'

From: WordNet
noun
One bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service; "monasteries of votaries"
noun
A priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non- Christian religion or cult; "a votary of Aphrodite"
noun
A devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity; "the cultured votary of science"

Definition of 'Votary'

From: GCIDE
  • Votary \Vo"ta*ry\, 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]

Definition of 'Votary'

From: GCIDE
  • Votary \Vo"ta*ry\, 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]

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