Vō'tive, a.

a. [Lat. votivus, from votum, a vow, It., Sp., & Pg. votivo, Fr. votif.] Given by vow; devoted; as, votive offerings. “Additional embellishments of flowers and votive garlands.” Motley.

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

Votive medal, a medal struck in grateful commemoration of some auspicious event. — Votive offering, a tablet, picture, or the like, dedicated in consequence of the vow of a worshiper.