EXHORTATIONS

Noun

exhortations

plural of exhortation

Source: Wiktionary


EXHORTATION

Ex`hor*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. exhortatio: cf. F. exhortation.]

1. The act of practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable.

2. Language intended to incite and encourage; advice; counsel; admonition. I'll end my exhortation after dinner. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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