n. [ L. congratulatio: cf. F. congratulation. ] The act of congratulating; an expression of sympathetic pleasure. [ 1913 Webster ]
With infinite congratulations for our safe arrival. Dr. J. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. gratulatio. ] The act of gratulating or felicitating; congratulation. [ 1913 Webster ]
I shall turn my wishes into gratulations. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Gratulation of one's self. [ 1913 Webster ]