Sentence example with the word 'votive'

votive

Definition adj. dedicated in fulfillment of a vow

Last update: August 31, 2015


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Mary went to the church to pay votive offerings.   [Please select]

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The attribution to Demeter is supported by the discovery of votive terra-cottas, representing Demeter and Kore in the neighbourhood, while the conjecture that it was dedicated to the rivergod Acragas rests on its position above the river, in the valley of which, indeed, a statue which may represent the deity has been discovered.   [Please select]

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He wrote no more letters, he gazed no longer in rapt adoration, he brought no more votive offerings of gum and pencils to her shrine.   [Please select]

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Under cover of the general relaxation of singing, votive offerings of respectful sympathy began to make their appearance at her shrine.   [Please select]

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Buhler has made a very careful study of impressions of nine votive inscriptions from the relic-caskets discovered by Mr.   [Please select]

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It passed quickly, and, standing under the votive lamps before the painted doors, she prayed too, silently.   [Please select]

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Plays given in fulfilment of vows thus made were called votive games.   [Please select]

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"Yes, my dear Monsieur Pierre, I owe you a fine votive candle for saving me from that maniac."   [Please select]

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