She gives the leer of invitation.
Shak.
In*vi"ta*to*ry (?), a. [L. invitatorius: cf. F. invitatoire.] Using or
containing invitations.
The "Venite" [Psalm xcv.], which is also called the invitatory
psalm.
Hook.
In*vi"ta*to*ry (?), n.; pl. Invitatories (#). [LL. invitatorium: cf. F.
invitatoire.] That which invites; specifically, the invitatory psalm,
or a part of it used in worship.
In*vite" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Invited; p. pr. & vb. n. Inviting.]
[L. invitare: cf. F. inviter. See Vie.]
1. To ask; to request; to bid; to summon; to ask to do some act, or go
to some place; esp., to ask to an entertainment or visit; to request
the company of; as, to invite to dinner, or a wedding, or an excursion.
So many guests invite as here are writ.
Shak.