Invitatory (definition)

In*vi"ta*to*ry (?), a. [L. invitatorius: cf. F. invitatoire.]

Using or containing invitations.

The "Venite" [Psalm xcv.], which is also called the invitatory psalm. Hook.

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In*vi"ta*to*ry (?), n.; pl. Invitatories (#). [LL. invitatorium: cf. F. invitatoire.]

That which invites; specifically, the invitatory psalm, or a part of it used in worship.

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