condolatory, a.
(kənˈdəʊlətərɪ)
[f. condole, after console, consolatory, and the like: not on L. analogies.]
Expressive of or intending condolence.
| 1730–6 in Bailey (folio). 1737 G. Smith Cur. Relat. I. i. 87 He receives their condolatory compliments. 1814 Byron Let. to Moore 3 Aug., The condolatory address to Lady Jersey. 1866 Fitzpatrick Sham Sqr. 288 He..received Cockaigne's condolatory visit in prison. |