1. a female devotee or worshipper
Usage: archaic
2. a woman bound by religious vows; a nun
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The ancient temple was tended by votresses who had dedicated their lives to the goddess.
• She became a votress of the convent at a young age.
• The votress spent her days in prayer and meditation.
• Medieval chronicles often mentioned votresses who served in religious houses.
• The votress took solemn vows of poverty and chastity.
• Art from that period frequently depicted votresses in flowing robes.