About The Word Commendatory
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Commendatory
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What's The Definition Of Commendatory?Synonyms | Synonyms for Commendatory: Related Terms | Find terms related to Commendatory: See Also | Commendatory In Webster's Dictionary \Com*mend"a*to*ry\, a. [L. commendatorius.]
1. Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation;
commending; praising. ``Commendatory verses.'' --Pope.
2. Holding a benefice in commendam; as, a commendatory
bishop. --Burke.
{Commendatory prayer} (Book of Common Prayer), a prayer read
over the dying. ``The commendatory prayer was said for
him, and, as it ended, he [William III.] died.'' --Bp.
Burnet.
\Com*mend"a*to*ry\, n. A commendation; eulogy. [R.] ``Commendatories to our affection.'' --Sharp. |
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