Commendatory prayer (Book of Common Prayer), a prayer read over the dying. "The commendatory prayer was said for him, and, as it ended, he [William III.] died." Bp. Burnet.
Com*mend"a*to*ry, n. A commendation; eulogy. [R.] "Commendatories to our affection." Sharp.
Com*mend"er (?), n. One who commends or praises.
Com*men"sal (?), n. [LL. commensalis; L. com- + mensa table: cf. F. commensal. Cf. Mensal.] 1. One who eats at the same table. [Obs.]
2. (Zo÷l.) An animal, not truly parasitic, which lives in, with, or on, another, partaking usually of the same food. Both species may be benefited by the association.
Com*men"sal (?), a. Having the character of a commensal.
Com*men"sal*ism (?), n. The act of eating together; table fellowship.
Com`men*sal"i*ty (?), n. Fellowship at table; the act or practice of eating at the same table. [Obs.] "Promiscuous commensality." Sir T. Browne.