votive offering — Synonyms and related words: alms, alms fee, burnt offering, charity, collection, contribution, dole, donation, donative, drink offering, ex voto offering, handout, heave offering, hecatomb, holocaust, human sacrifice, immolation, incense,… … Moby Thesaurus
Votive Offerings — • The general name given to those things vowed or dedicated to God, or a saint, and in consequence looked upon as set apart by this act of consecration Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Votive Offerings Votive Offering … Catholic encyclopedia
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. [1913 Webster] We reached a votive stone,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Votive medal — 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. [1913 Webster] We reached a votive… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
votive — [vōt′iv] adj. [L votivus < votum: see VOTE] designed to accomplish or fulfill a special intention, promise, etc., or to express thanks or devotion [a votive offering] … English World dictionary
votive — 1. adjective a) dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge She placed a votive offering at the shrine. b) of, expressing or symbolizing a vow The church was lit by votive candles … Wiktionary
Votive deposit — A votive deposit or votive offering is an object left in a sacred place for ritual purposes. Such items are a feature of modern and ancient societies and are generally made in order to gain favour with supernatural forces. Votive offerings have… … Wikipedia
Votive candle — A votive candle is a small, typically white or beeswax yellow, candle, originally intended to be burnt as a votive offering in a religious ceremony. It also refers to a standard size of candle 2 inches high by 1.5 inches diameter, of any color or … Wikipedia
offering — Synonyms and related words: Christmas present, advance, alms, alms fee, approach, asking price, award, benefaction, beneficence, bid, birthday present, box, burnt offering, cadeau, charity, collection, contribution, dole, donation, donative,… … Moby Thesaurus
votive — adj. offered or consecrated in fulfilment of a vow (votive offering; votive picture). Phrases and idioms: votive mass Eccl. a mass celebrated for a special purpose or occasion. Etymology: L votivus (as VOTE) … Useful english dictionary
