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Word of the Day – Votive

By November 7, 2021Word of the Day

Votive (adj/noun)

vo-tiv

Offered or consecrated in fulfilment of a vow. / An object offered in fulfilment of a vow, such as a candle used as a vigil light.

Late 16th century from Latin votivus, from votum (see vote). The original sense was ‘expressing a desire’, preserved in votive Mass.

Example sentences

“she brought the votive offering forward.”

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