1590s, "dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow," from Middle French votif, from Latin votivus "of or pertaining to a vow, promised by a vow, conforming to one's wishes," from votum (see vow (n.)).
votive prayers
vorpal
vortex
votary
vote
voter
votive
vouch
voucher
vouchsafe
vow
vowel