(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:50:16

Sa*lu`ta*to"ri*an (?), n.

The student who pronounces the salutatory oration at the annual Commencement or like exercises of a college, -- an honor commonly assigned to that member of the graduating class who ranks second in scholarship.

[U.S.]

 

© Webster 1913.

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