Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Votaries"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Votary \Vo"ta*ry\, n.; pl. {Votaries}.
One devoted, consecrated, or engaged by a vow or promise;
hence, especially, one devoted, given, or addicted, to some
particular service, worship, study, or state of life. ``You
are already love's firm votary.'' --Shak.
'T was coldness of the votary, not the prayer, that was
in fault. --Bp. Fell.
But thou, my votary, weepest thou? --Emerson.
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