votress en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈvəʊtɹɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- vōtʹrĭs (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Syncopic form of votaress, by analogy with enchantress et al.
Meanings
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(archaic, historical) A female votary.
“Breathe soft, ye Gales!” the fair Carlina cries, / “Bear on broad wings your Votress to the skies.”
1789, Erasmus Darwin, The Loves of the Plants, J. Johnson, page 52:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| votresses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| vot’ress | alternative | lexicographic |