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in·vi·ta·to·ry
I. \ə̇nˈvīd.əˌtōrē\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin invitatorius, from Latin invitatus (past participle of invitare) + -orius -ory
: containing an invitation
< a brief invitatory note >
< invitatory psalm >
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin invitatorium, from Late Latin, neuter of invitatorius, adjective
: any of various liturgical forms of invitation used in churh services
< common invitatories are the Venite and Psalm 95 > |