单词 | votary |
释义 | votary /voh"teuh ree/, n. , pl. votaries, adj. n. Also, votarist. 1. a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun. 2. an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage. 3. a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit: a votary of jazz. 4. a devoted follower or admirer. adj. 5. consecrated by a vow. 6. of or pertaining to a vow. [1540-50; < L vot(um) a VOW + -ARY] Syn. 3. buff, fan, admirer, devotee. |
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