Invitation

Invitation
Invitation In`vi*ta"tion, n. [L. invitatio: cf. F. invitation. See {Invite}.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company; as, an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend. [1913 Webster]

2. A document written or printed, or spoken words, conveying the message by which one is invited. [1913 Webster]

3. Allurement; enticement. [R.] [1913 Webster]

She gives the leer of invitation. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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