2. Contained in memory; as, a memorial possession.
3. Mnemonic; assisting the memory. This succession of Aspirate, Soft, and Hard, may be expressed by the memorial word ASH. Skeat. Memorial Day. Same as Decoration Day. [U.S.]
MEMORIAL
Me*mo"ri*al, n. Etym: [Cf. F. mémorial.]
1. Anything intended to preserve the memory of a person or event; something which serves to keep something else in remembrance; a monument. Macaulay. Churches have names; some as memorials of peace, some of wisdom, some in memory of the Trinity itself. Hooker.
2. A memorandum; a record. [Obs. or R.] Hayward.
3. A written representation of facts, addressed to the government, or to some branch of it, or to a society, etc., — often accompanied with a petition.
4. Memory; remembrance. [Obs.] Precious is the memorial of the just. Evelyn.
5. (Diplomacy)
Defn: A species of informal state paper, much used in negotiation.
MEMORIAL DAY
Me*mo"ri*al Day.