DESOLATORY

Etymology

Adjective

desolatory (comparative more desolatory, superlative most desolatory)

Causing desolation.

Source: Wiktionary


Des"o*la*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. desolatorius.]

Definition: Causing desolation. [R.] Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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