PRECATORY


Meaning of PRECATORY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' pre-k ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari to pray ― more at PRAY

Date: 1636

: expressing a wish

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