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vowMain Entry: 1vow Pronunciation: \ˈvau̇\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English vowe, from Anglo-French vou, from Latin votum, from neuter of votus, past participle of vovēre to vow; akin to Greek euchesthai to pray, vow, Sanskrit vāghat sacrificer Date: 13th century : a solemn promise or assertion; specifically : one by which a person is bound to an act, service, or condition
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