Emily Dickinson Lexicon

vow (-s), n. [AFr vu < L. vōt-um, vote < pa. ppl. L. vōvēre, to promise solemnly, to pledge, dedicate.] (webplay: bear, bonds, build, careful, court, father, give, God, great, love, made, make, moon, old, proving, serves, shall, silent, single, solemn, taking, together, unless, victory).

1. Compact; wedding pledge; marriage contract; promise of love.
2. Covenant; promised blessing; (see Psalm 56:12).
3. Commitment; verbal agreement.