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Webster 1913 Edition

Invitatory

In-vi′ta-to-ry

,
Adj.
[L.
invitatorius
: cf. F.
invitatoire
.]
Using or containing invitations.
The “Venite” [Psalm xcv.], which is also called the
invitatory
psalm.
Hook.

In-vi′ta-to-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Invitatories
(#)
.
[LL.
invitatorium
: cf. F.
invitatoire
.]
That which invites; specifically, the invitatory psalm, or a part of it used in worship.

Webster 1828 Edition

Invitatory

INVI'TATORY

,
Adj.
Using or containing invitations.

INVI'TATORY

,
Noun.
A part of the service in the catholic church; a psalm or anthem sung in the morning.
--Antiphonary, a service-book, which contained all the invitatories, responsories and collects.

Definition 2024

invitatory

invitatory

English

Adjective

invitatory ‎(comparative more invitatory, superlative most invitatory)

  1. Of or pertaining to an invitation

Noun

invitatory ‎(plural invitatories)

  1. (music) A psalm sung, as an invitation to prayer, at the beginning of some services

Etymology

Latin invitatorius.

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