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Ex-voto - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ex-voto : \Ex`-vo"to\, n.; pl. Ex-votos (-t["o]z). [L. ex out
of, in accordance with _ voto, abl. of votum a vow.]
An offering to a church in fulfillment of a vow.
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Example Usage of Ex-voto |
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blackcreekarts: Ex-voto - (Latin: from a vow) A work of art made as an offering to a god, usually to ask a favor or as a thank you for a prayer answered. |
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Hamletmaschine: Debería hacerle un Ex-voto a todo este dolor físico. Demostrar agradecimiento porque, me consta, fue de origen divino. |
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Eco_Futuro: RT @diadaleitura: #RESPIRO "A uns Deus os quer doentes/ A outros quer escrevendo" (Adélia Prado, "Ex-voto") |
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