dedicatory

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English

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɹi/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈdɛdəkəˌtɔɹi/

Adjective

dedicatory (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to dedication.
    a dedicatory letter; a dedicatory inscription

Noun

dedicatory (plural dedicatories)

  1. A dedication.
    • 1642, John Milton, An apology against a pamphlet call’d A modest confutation of the animadversions upon the remonstrant against Smectymnuus, London: John Rothwell, p. 7,[1]
      […] I conceit him to be neere a kin to him who set forth a Passion Sermon with a formall Dedicatory in great letters to our Saviour.
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