votive

  1. Adjective.  dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge.
  2. Adjective.  of, expressing or symbolizing a vow.
  3. Noun.  (music) a hymn or chant dedicated to a particular saint, or to the Virgin Mary.

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