salutatory

1 of 2

adjective

sa·lu·ta·to·ry sə-ˈlü-tə-ˌtȯr-ē

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: of or relating to a salutation : expressing or containing a welcome or greeting

salutatory

2 of 2

noun

plural salutatories

: an address or statement of welcome or greeting

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1779, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of salutatory was in 1702

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“Salutatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salutatory. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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salutatory

1 of 2 adjective

sa·lu·ta·to·ry sə-ˈlüt-ə-ˌtōr-ē

-ˌtȯr-

: expressing salutations or welcome

salutatory

2 of 2 noun

plural salutatories

: a salutatory address

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