invitatory

In*vi"ta*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. invitatorius: cf. F. invitatoire.] Defn: Using or containing invitations. The "Venite" [Psalm xcv.], which is also called the invitatory psalm. Hook. In*vi"ta*to*ry, n.; pl. Invitatories. Etym: [LL. invitatorium: cf. F. invitatoire.] Defn: That which invites; specifically, the invitatory psalm, or a part of it used in worship.

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