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informatory

Definition of informatory

adjective

  • giving information; informative.
  • Bridge (of a double) intended to convey information to one’s partner rather than to score a penalty.

Origin:

late Middle English (but rare before the late 19th century): from Latin informat- 'shaped, described' (from the verb informare) + -ory2

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