valedictory
1val·e·dic·to·ry
adjective \-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē\Definition of VALEDICTORY
: of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
Examples of VALEDICTORY
- <a valedictory address given by the college president upon his retirement>
Origin of VALEDICTORY
Latin valedicere
First Known Use: 1651
2valedictory
noun plural valedictories
Definition of VALEDICTORY
1
: an address or statement of farewell or leave-taking
2
: valediction 1
Examples of VALEDICTORY
- He received a very warm valedictory for his long career.
First Known Use of VALEDICTORY
1779
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