Etymology of the English word votary
the English word
votaryderived from the Latin word
votum (vow, pledge, religious undertaking)
derived from the Latin word
votusderived from the Latin word
vovere (vow, dedicate, consecrate)
Date
The earliest known usage of votary in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
votaressUsage
Word found in Modern English
