VALEDICTORY

valedictory

(adjective) of a speech expressing leave-taking; “a valedictory address”

valedictory

(adjective) of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell; “a valedictory address”; “valedictory praise for his uniformly manly course”; “a suitable valedictory gesture”

valediction, valedictory address, valedictory oration, valedictory

(noun) a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

valedictory (not comparable)

Of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.

Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking.

Noun

valedictory (plural valedictories)

(North America) A speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.

A farewell or parting address.

Source: Wiktionary


Val`e*dic"to*ry, a.

Definition: Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking; as, a valedictory oration.

Val`e*dic"to*ry, n.; pl. Valedictories (.

Definition: A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating class, usually by the leading scholar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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