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Invitatory

In-vĭ'ta-to-ry, a.

adjective

(50), a. [Lat. invitatorius, Fr. invitatoire, It. & Sp. invitatorio.] Using or containing invitations. “The ‘Venite,’ which is also called the invitatory psalm.” Hook.

In-vĭ'ta-to-ry, n.

noun

n. [L. Lat. invitatorium, Fr. invitatoire, It. & Sp. invitatorio.] That which invites; especially, a passage of Scripture or psalm calling or inviting, as to prayer. [Obs.] Com. Prayer.