votaress

American  

[voh-ter-is] / ˈvoʊ tər ɪs /

noun

Now Rare.

1. a woman who is a votary.

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Gender

See -ess.

Etymology

Origin of votaress

First recorded in 1580–90; votar(y) + -ess

Example Sentences

Yon lightning, as it flashes through The giant cloud of sable hue, Recalls my votaress Sítá pressed Mid struggles to the demon's breast.

From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)

I told you the fair votaress gave me the clin d'oeil—the wink.

From The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest by Ainsworth, William Harrison

Each pattern is accompanied with plain and explicit directions; and it is hoped that their execution will afford many hours of pleasurable employment to the fair and industrious votaress of the needle.

From The Lady's Album of Fancy Work for 1850 by Unknown

Indeed, my brave votaress, there is something that disturbs me in the directness of that question, something ominous in those words, give my life.

From The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance by More, Paul Elmer

A little careful practice will soon make this department familiar to the expert votaress of the needle.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous