votary

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. sıfat Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

   “And votary Reſolution is made Equipollent to Cuſtome”

2. isim A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
3. isim A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
4. isim A devout or zealous worshipper.
5. isim Someone who is devoted to a particular pursuit etc.

   “But it is not ſimply of the progreſs of luxury that we have to complain: did its votaries keep in their own ſphere of thoughtleſs diſſipation, we might deſpiſe them without emotion; but the frivolous purſuits of pleaſure are mingled with the moſt important concerns of the ſtate;”

6. isim A loyal supporter or devoted admirer of a person or institution.

   “Well then, ye who delight in laughter, ye who are votaries of the proverb, "Laugh and grow Fat;"”