votary
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈvəʊt(ə)ri/ / /ˈvoʊdəri/ / /ˈvəʊtəri/
adj
Etymology: From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).
- Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
“And votary Reſolution is made Equipollent to Cuſtome”
noun
Etymology: From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).
- A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
- A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
- A devout or zealous worshipper.
- Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.
“But it is not ſimply of the progreſs of luxury that we have to complain: did its votaries keep in their own ſphere of thoughtleſs diſſipation, we might deſpiſe them without emotion; but the frivolous purſuits of pleaſure are mingled with the moſt important concerns of the ſtate;”
“The room was commonly emptied after that, or only left in possession of a very few and persevering votaries of pleasure.”
- A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.
“Well then, ye who delight in laughter, ye who are votaries of the proverb, "Laugh and grow Fat;"”