precatory

prec·a·to·ry

adj \ˈpre-kə-ˌtȯr-ē\

Definition of PRECATORY

: expressing a wish

Origin of PRECATORY

Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari to pray — more at pray

First Known Use: 1636

Rhymes with PRECATORY

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