votive (adj.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[votive 词源字典]
1590s, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from Middle French votif, from Latin votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, promised by a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow (n.)).[votive etymology, votive origin, 英语词源]