What is "votively"

Votive \Vo"tive\, 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. ``Votive incense.''
--Keble.

We reached a votive stone, that bears the name Of Aloys Reding.
--Wordsworth.

Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands.
--Motley.

Votive medal, a medal struck in grateful commemoration of some auspicious event.

Votive offering, an offering in fulfillment of a religious vow, as of one's person or property. [1913 Webster] -- Vo"tive*ly, adv. -- Vo"tive*ness, n.

adv. In a votive manner; in fulfilment of a vow.