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Webster 1913 Edition

Valedictory

Valˊe-dic′to-ry

,
Adj.
Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking;
as, a
valedictory
oration
.

Valˊe-dic′to-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Valedictories
.
A valedictory oration or address spoken at commencement in American colleges or seminaries by one of the graduating class, usually by the leading scholar.

Webster 1828 Edition

Valedictory

VALEDIC'TORY

,
Adj.
Bidding farewell; as a valedictory oration.

VALEDIC'TORY

,
Noun.
An oration or address spoken at commencement, in American colleges, by a member of the class which receive the degree of bachelor of arts, and take their leave of college and of each other.

Definition 2024

valedictory

valedictory

English

Adjective

valedictory ‎(not comparable)

  1. Of, or pertaining to, a valedictorian.
  2. Bidding farewell; suitable or designed for an occasion of leave-taking.
    a valedictory oration

Noun

valedictory ‎(plural valedictories)

  1. A speech given by a valedictorian at a graduation or commencement ceremony.
  2. A farewell or parting address.

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