† deˈvotory, a. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. type *dēvōtōrī-us, f. dēvōtor he who devotes: see devote v. and -ory.]
Having the function of devoting: see devote v. 3.
1652 Gaule Magastrom. 279 Thereupon the Chaldæans set up an imprecatory and devotory libell. |