Definition for ME-MO'-RI-AL

ME-MO'-RI-AL, a. [Fr. from L. memorialis. See Memory.]

  1. Preservative of memory. There high in air memorial of my name, / Fix the smooth oar, and bid me live to fame. Pope.
  2. Contained in memory; as, memorial possession. Watts.

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