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invitatory

adjective in·vi·ta·to·ry \ in-ˈvī-tə-ˌtȯr-ē \

Definition of invitatory

: containing an invitation

First Known Use of invitatory

14th century

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invitatory

noun

Definition of invitatory

plural invitatories
: an invitatory psalm or antiphon

First Known Use of invitatory

14th century

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