Hark you, Margaret;
No princely commendations to my king?
Shak.
Com*mend"a*tor (? or ?), n. [LL.] One who holds a benefice in commendam; a commendatary. Chalmers.
Com*mend"a*to*ry (?), a. [L. commendatorius.] 1. Serving to commend; containing praise or commendation; commending; praising. "Commendatory verses." Pope.