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INVITATORY
invitatory
(adjective) conveying an invitation; “a brief invitatory note”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
invitatory (comparative more invitatory, superlative most invitatory)
Of or pertaining to an invitation
Noun
invitatory (plural invitatories)
(music) A psalm sung, as an invitation to prayer, at the beginning of some services
Source: Wiktionary
In*vi"ta*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. invitatorius: cf. F. invitatoire.]
Definition: Using or containing invitations. The "Venite" [Psalm xcv.], which is also called the invitatory psalm. Hook.
In*vi"ta*to*ry, n.; pl. Invitatories. Etym: [LL. invitatorium: cf. F. invitatoire.]
Definition: That which invites; specifically, the invitatory psalm, or a part of it used in worship.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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