Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for COM-MEND'A-TO-RY
COM'MEND-A-TORCOM-MEND'A-TO-RY
COM-MEND'A-TO-RY, a.
- Which serves to commend; presenting to favorable notice or reception; containing praise; as, a commendatory letter. – Bacon. Pope.
- Holding a benefice in commendam; as, a commendatory bishop.
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