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.

We reached a votive stone, that bears the name Of Aloys Reding. --Wordsworth.

Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands. --Motley.

Votive medal, a medal struck in grateful commemoration of some auspicious event.

Votive offering, an offering in fulfillment of a religious vow, as of one's person or property. -- Vo"tive*ly, adv. -- Vo"tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)