‖ ex-voto
(ɛksˈvəʊtəʊ)
[f. L. phrase ex vōtō, ex out of, vōtō abl. sing. of vōt-um vow.]
An offering made in pursuance of a vow. Also attrib.
| 1823 R. Bakewell Trav. Tarentaise I. 354 Ex voto inscriptions. 1834 Medwin Angler in Wales I. 213, I..perceived that they were ex voto's made by the pious..devotees of the rod in commemoration of their triumphs. 1880 I. L. Bird Japan I. 67 Ex votos of all kinds hang on the wall. 1904 Conrad Nostromo ii. iii. 131 Anzani's great emporium of boots,..hearts (for ex-voto offerings), rosaries. |