\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.
      We reached a votive stone, that bears the name Of Aloys
      Reding.                                  --Wordsworth.
      Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands.
                                               --Motley.
{Votive medal}, a medal struck in grateful commemoration of
   some auspicious event.
{Votive offering}, an offering in fulfillment of a religious
   vow, as of one's person or property. -- {Vo"tive*ly}, adv.
   -- {Vo"tive*ness}, n.