n. [ L.: cf. F. dédicateur. ] One who dedicates; more especially, one who inscribes a book to the favor of a patron, or to one whom he desires to compliment. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Dedicatory. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. dédicatoire. ] Constituting or serving as a dedication; complimental. “An epistle dedicatory.” Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Dedication. [ R. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]