Syn.
— See Addict.
DEDICATEE
Ded`i*ca*tee", n.
Defn: One to whom a thing is dedicated; — correlative to dedicator.
DEDICATION
Ded`i*ca"tion, n. Etym: [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 temple.
2. A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use.
3. An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.
DEDICATOR
Ded"i*ca`tor, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. dédicateur.]
Defn: One who dedicates; more especially, one who inscribes a book to the favor of a patron, or to one whom he desires to compliment.
DEDICATORIAL
Ded`i*ca*to"ri*al, a.