votary的词源

英文词源

votary (n.)

1540s, "one consecrated by a vow," from Latin votum "a promise to a god; that which is promised" (see vow (n.)) + -ary. Originally "a monk or nun," general sense of "ardent devotee of some aim or pursuit" is from 1591 (in Shakespeare, originally in reference to love). Related: Votaress.

中文词源

votary：信仰者

来自拉丁语votum,庄严的承诺，对神的承诺，词源同vow,devote.

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votary：信仰者

来自拉丁语 votum,庄严的承诺，对神的承诺，词源同 vow,devote.