| Front | votary \VOH-tuh-ree\ |
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| Back | noun 1. One who is devoted, given, or addicted to some particular pursuit, subject, study, or way of life. 2. A devoted admirer. [Votary comes from Latin votum, "vow," from the past participle of vovere, "to vow, to devote." Related words include vow and vote, originally a vow, hence a prayer or ardent wish, hence an expression of preference, as for a candidate.] "The issue has been a matter of debate with strong votaries on both sides." - Road to Basel; Financial Express (New Delhi, India); May 4, 2012. |
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