votary
11votary — vo•ta•ry [[t]ˈvoʊ tə ri[/t]] also vo′ta•rist n. pl. ries also rists 1) rel a devoted worshiper of a deity, saint, etc., or a devout adherent of a religion 2) a person who is devoted to some subject or pursuit; devotee: a votary of jazz[/ex] 3) a… …
12votary — noun (plural ries) Etymology: Latin votum vow Date: 1546 1. archaic a sworn adherent 2. a. enthusiast, devotee b. a devoted admirer 3. a. a devout or zealous worshipper …
13votary — Synonyms and related words: Christian, God fearing man, Maecenas, abettor, accepter, addict, adherent, admirer, adorer, advocate, aficionado, amateur, angel, apologist, appendage, aspirant, aspirer, attendant, backer, beadsman, believer, booster …
14votary — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. votarist, devotee, disciple, follower, enthusiast, adherent, zealot, fan (inf.). adj. votive, dedicated; consecrated; pledged; devoted. See desire, auxiliary. II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. monk,… …
15votary — vo|ta|ry [ˈvəutəri US ˈvou ] n plural votaries [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: votum; VOTE2] old fashioned someone who regularly practises a particular religion …
16votary — vo|ta|ry [ voutəri ] noun count FORMAL someone who is a very enthusiastic follower of a particular religion …
17votary — vo·ta·ry || vəʊtÉ™rɪ / trɪ n. admirer, devotee; worshiper …
18votary — [ vəʊt(ə)ri] noun (plural votaries) 1》 a person, e.g. a monk or nun, who has made vows of dedication to religious service. 2》 a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate. Derivatives votarist noun Origin C16: from L. vot , vovere vow + ary1 …
19votary — n. Devotee, votarist …
20votary — noun (C) formal someone who regularly practises a particular religion …
