The Collaborative International Dictionary
Votiveness
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.