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 Definitions of votary  [ˈvoʊ tə ri]  

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Definition of 'votary' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) votary
a devoted worshiper of a deity, saint, etc., or a devout adherent of a religion.

2.  votary
a person who is devoted to some subject or pursuit; devotee:
a votary of jazz.

3.  votary
a devoted follower or admirer.

4.  votary
a person who is bound by solemn religious vows.

Etymology:  (1540–50; < L vōt(um) a vow)

Definition of 'votary' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) votary
one bound by vows to a religion or life of worship or service
"monasteries of votaries"

2. (noun) votary
a priest or priestess (or consecrated worshipper) in a non-Christian religion or cult
"a votary of Aphrodite"

3. (noun) votary
a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity
"the cultured votary of science"


Definition of 'votary' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) votary
consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised

2. (noun) votary
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



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