Word Study
votive
CIDE DICTIONARY
votive, a. [L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif. See Vow.].
Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet. Keble. [1913 Webster]
"We reached a votive stone, that bears the name
Of Aloys Reding." [1913 Webster]
Of Aloys Reding." [1913 Webster]
"Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
votive, adj. offered or consecrated in fulfilment of a vow (votive offering; votive picture).
Idiom
votive mass Eccl. a mass celebrated for a special purpose or occasion.
Etymology
L votivus (as VOTE)
ROGET THESAURUS
votive
Promise
N promise, undertaking, word, troth, plight, pledge, parole, word of honor, vow, oath, profession, assurance, warranty, guarantee, insurance, obligation, contract, stipulation, engagement, preengagement, affiance, betroth, betrothal, betrothment, promising, promissory, votive, under hand and seal, upon oath, promised, affianced, pledged, bound, committed, compromised, in for it, as one's head shall answer for, in for a penny in for a pound, ex voto, gage d'amour.For further exploring for "votive" in Webster Dictionary Online