given by vow
1vow — vower, n. vowless, adj. /vow/, n. 1. a solemn promise, pledge, or personal commitment: marriage vows; a vow of secrecy. 2. a solemn promise made to a deity or saint committing oneself to an act, service, or condition. 3. a solemn or earnest… …
2vow — n. & v. n. 1 Relig. a solemn promise esp. in the form of an oath to God or another deity or to a saint. 2 (in pl.) the promises by which a monk or nun is bound to poverty, chastity, and obedience. 3 a promise of fidelity (lovers vows; marriage… …
3Day of the Vow — Plaque located approximately where the laager stood during the Battle of Blood River, with die Gelofte the Vow inscribed upon it. The Day of the Vow (Afrikaans: Geloftedag or Dingaansdag) is the name of a religious public holiday in South Africa… …
4Adventist baptismal vow — The Seventh day Adventist baptismal vow is a list of 13 belief statements which a person joining the Seventh day Adventist Church is expected to agree to. In Adventist understanding baptism, which is a public display of faith in Christ, is… …
5Great Vow Zen Monastery — Infobox Buddhist temple name = Great Vow Zen Monastery img size = img capt = landscape = yes denomination = White Plum Asanga founded = 2002 closed = founder = teacher = director = roshi = Jan Chozen Bays Hogen Bays abbot = priest = rinpoche =… …
6Nazar (given name) — Nazar Nazar as used by Christians is derived from the town of Nazareth, where Jesus Christ is said to have lived. Gender male …
7Votive — Vo tive, a. [L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif. See {Vow}.] Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet. Votive incense. Keble. [1913 Webster] We reached a votive stone,… …
8Votive medal — Votive Vo tive, a. [L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif. See {Vow}.] Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet. Votive incense. Keble. [1913 Webster] We reached a votive… …
9Votive offering — Votive Vo tive, a. [L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif. See {Vow}.] Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet. Votive incense. Keble. [1913 Webster] We reached a votive… …
10Votively — Votive Vo tive, a. [L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif. See {Vow}.] Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet. Votive incense. Keble. [1913 Webster] We reached a votive… …