Commemoration day, at the University of Oxford, Eng., an annual observance or ceremony in honor of the benefactors of the University, at which time honorary degrees are conferred.
Com*mem"o*ra*tive (?), a. Tending or intended to commemorate. "A sacrifice commemorative of Christ's offering up his body for us." Hammond.
An inscription commemorative of his victory.
Sir G. C. Lewis.
Com*mem"o*ra`tor (?), n. [L.] One who commemorates.
Com*mem"o*ra*to*ry (?), a. Serving to commemorate; commemorative. Bp. Hooper.
Com*mence" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Commenced (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Commencing.] [F. commencer, OF. comencier, fr. L. com- + initiare to begin. See Initiate.] 1. To have a beginning or origin; to originate; to start; to begin.
Here the anthem doth commence.
Shak.
His heaven commences ere the world be past.
Goldsmith.