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• Vow — Vow, n. [OE. vou, OF. vou, veu, vo, vu, F. v?u, from L. votum, from vovere, to vow. Cf. {Avow}, {Devout}, {Vote}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• vow — [vou] n. [ME vou < OFr < L votum: see VOTE] 1. a solemn promise or pledge, esp. one made to God or a god, dedicating oneself to an act, service, or way of life 2. a solemn promise of love and fidelity [marriage vows] 3. a solemn affirmation …   English World dictionary

• fidelity — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Middle English fidelite, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French fidelité, from Latin fidelitat , fidelitas, from fidelis faithful, from fides faith, from fidere to trust more at bide Date: 15th century 1. a. the… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• vow — n. & v. n. 1 Relig. a solemn promise esp. in the form of an oath to God or another deity or to a saint. 2 (in pl.) the promises by which a monk or nun is bound to poverty, chastity, and obedience. 3 a promise of fidelity (lovers vows; marriage… …   Useful english dictionary

• vow — I. n. 1. Promise (solemnly made), pledge. 2. Promise of fidelity, pledge of love. II. v. a. 1. Consecrate, dedicate, devote. 2. Assert solemnly, asseverate. III. v. n. Promise (solemnly …   New dictionary of synonyms

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