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Webster 1913 Edition
Dedication
Dedˊi-ca′tion
,Noun.
[L.
dedicatio
.] 1.
The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation;
as, the
. dedication
of Solomon’s temple2.
A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose;
as, a
. dedication
of lands to public use3.
An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.
Webster 1828 Edition
Dedication
DEDICATION
, n.1.
The act of consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as the dedication of Solomons temple.2.
The act of devoting or giving to.3.
An address to a patron, prefixed to a book, testifying respect and recommending the work to his protection and favor.