1590s, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from Middle French votif, from Latin votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, promised by a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow (n.)).
例文
1. The only verdict is vengeance a vendetta held as a votive not in vain.
唯一の結論は、虚無の献身として恨みを復讐することだ。
2.V:The only verdict is vengeance,a vendetta,held as a votive not in vain.
唯一の結論は復讐であり、憎しみであり、虚無の奉仕として。
3.Inside Saint-Sulpice,Silas carried heavy iron votive candle holder from the altar back toward the obelisk.
セントラルピス教会では、聖壇から燭台を外し、方尖碑の前に戻った。
4. Votive candle,placed in a clear glass candle holder is safer and will actually last longer.