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Part of a book
A dedication or book dedication is the expression of friendly connection or thanks by the author towards another person. The dedication has its own place
Dedication_(publishing)
Topics referred to by the same term
to as a dedication stone Dedication often refers also to honor or tribute: Dedication (art) Dedication (publishing) Dedication may also refer to: Opening
Dedication
Christian consecration of a building
Dedication of churches is a Christian dedication ceremony of a church building. Churches under the authority of a bishop are usually dedicated by that
Dedication_of_churches
term "presentation copy" always suggests a copy gifted by the author. A dedication copy is a copy presented to the dedicatee. They rank highly among presentation
Presentation_copy
Jewish holiday
(IPA: /ˈhænəkə, ˈhɑːnəkə/; Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, romanized: Ḥănukkā, lit. 'dedication', listen) is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Maccabean Revolt against
Hanukkah
United States historic place
Andrews, a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who presided over the dedication service on 16 March 1873. The International Mother's Day Shrine was designated
International Mother's Day Shrine
International_Mother's_Day_Shrine
Short story by Stephen King
"Dedication" is a short story by Stephen King first published as part of the 1988 short story anthology Dark Visions and reprinted in King's 1993 short
Dedication_(short_story)
2012 studio album by Starboy Nathan
3D – Determination, Dedication, Desire is the second studio album by Starboy Nathan. "3D: Determination Dedication Desire by Starboy Nathan". iTunes. 13
3D – Determination, Dedication, Desire
3D_–_Determination,_Dedication,_Desire
Country in South Asia
ethos of national integration. As per the Madras Devadasis (Prevention of Dedication) Act after agitation from the Indian middle and upper classes. The Central
India
2019 novel by Tara June Winch
themes of colonialism, environmental issues and intergenerational trauma. Dedication: For my family. Epigraph: "In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty
The_Yield
Carved Aztec plaque
The Dedication Stone of the CGZ age is a carved Aztec plaque made of polished greenstone. The plaque was found in 1845 in the location of present-day Mexico
Dedication_Stone
Abstract painter (1903–1970)
chapel and never installed the paintings. On February 28, 1971, at the dedication, Dominique de Menil said, "We are cluttered with images and only abstract
Mark_Rothko
Colossal sculpture in New York Harbor
statue's completion was marked by New York's first ticker-tape parade and a dedication ceremony presided over by President Grover Cleveland. The statue became
Statue_of_Liberty
2022 novel by Australian author Robbie Arnott
Books The novel was also translated into Norwegian and Italian in 2023. Dedication: "For my family." In the Australian Book Review Jennifer Mills wrote:
Limberlost_(novel)
1992 novel by Australian writer Marion Halligan
as an immigrant in the early twentieth century, and her descendants. Dedication: For my sisters Brenda and Rosanne After its initial publication in Australia
Lovers'_Knots
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
the Big Help Award from the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for her "dedication to helping others" and "inspiring others through action". Especially early
Taylor_Swift
American singer-songwriter (born 1985)
(April 6, 2026). "Bruno Mars to be honored with Strip parade, street dedication". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved April 7, 2026. Katsilometes, John
Bruno_Mars
Medium consisting of pages of text or images
front cover but not part of the book's content such as a foreword, a dedication, a table of contents, and publisher data such as the book's edition or
Book
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
the publisher, Thomas Thorpe, whose initials appear at the foot of the dedication page; nor is it known who Mr. W.H. was, despite numerous theories, or
William_Shakespeare
1979 novel by Australian writer Lee Harding
identity, alienation, and the fragile boundaries between self and society. Dedication: For Margaret, La Belle Dame sans Merci, Without whom... Epigraph: All
Displaced_Person_(novel)
Heir apparent to the British throne (born 1982)
"work-shy", he emphasised his commitment to his duties, highlighting his dedication to fatherhood and his air‑ambulance work. Countries visited by William
William,_Prince_of_Wales
1979 studio album by Michael Jackson
one of his favorite experiences from The Wiz, and spoke of Jackson's dedication to his role, comparing his acting style to Sammy Davis Jr. Critics panned
Off_the_Wall
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
of the Mississippi would end the rebellion at once". Lincoln gave the dedication for the Gettysburg battlefield cemetery on November 19, 1863. He asserted
Abraham_Lincoln
1863 speech by Abraham Lincoln
The Gettysburg Address is a dedication speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, following the Battle of Gettysburg during the American
Gettysburg_Address
American singer and actress (born 1944)
mother figure to him. On January 24, 1985, Kaufman Astoria Studios held a dedication ceremony in Astoria, Queens to honor Ross by naming Studio 4 at the studios
Diana_Ross
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Renaissance art. Much, if not most, of the new art was commissioned by or in dedication to the Church. Some scholars and historians attribute Christianity to
Christianity
English actor and producer (born 1986)
Seymour Hoffman for the lead role, but after recognising Pattinson's dedication and enthusiasm to collaborate, she cast him instead. Pattinson played
Robert_Pattinson
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
talent but just as recognizably not to be achieved without sustained dedication and effort." Marsh praises his 1968 reading of "U.S. Male", "bearing down
Elvis_Presley
2005 British royal wedding
couple's families, was followed by a Church of England Service of Prayer and Dedication at St George's Chapel. The groom's parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince
Wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles
Wedding_of_Prince_Charles_and_Camilla_Parker_Bowles
Country in East Asia
nationalist groups that shared a hostility to liberal democracy and a dedication to expansion in Asia. In 1931, Japan invaded China and occupied Manchuria
Japan
American singer and songwriter (born 1981)
understood how to put things together and pull it together and change it. The dedication that it took to study classical music is a big reason why I have anything
Alicia_Keys
Australian singer (1960–1997)
Meldrum presents 50 years of rock in Australia. Melbourne, Vic: Wilkinson Publishing. pp. 86, 137, 151, 179–183, 223, 253. ISBN 978-1-921332-11-1. Kent, David
Michael_Hutchence
City in the Southern Levant
Schools Of Dental Medicine Celebrate The Unveiling Of The Tree Of Peace And Dedication Of The Dr. Musa Bajali Henry Schein Cares Education Center" (Press release)
Jerusalem
2017 crime novel by Australian author Jane Harper
by Robert Connolly from his own script. 2017 in Australian literature Dedication: "For Pete and Charlotte, with love." "Force of Nature by Jane Harper
Force_of_Nature_(novel)
American photographer and musician (1941–1998)
"Another Day," which had the effect of transferring a 50% share of the publishing royalties to his own McCartney Music company. The lawsuit was "amicably
Linda_McCartney
2001 studio album by Michael Jackson
Omer Bhatti, Jackson's friend, was also a good friend of Hermansen. The dedication in the album reads, "Michael Jackson gives 'special thanks': This album
Invincible (Michael Jackson album)
Invincible_(Michael_Jackson_album)
American songwriter (1925–2012)
for which he won much acclaim. At age 16, Sherman wrote Armistice and Dedication Day, a stage play showing how American life was changed following the
Robert_B._Sherman
The Classic Maya used dedication rituals to sanctify their living spaces and family members by associating their physical world with supernatural concepts
Maya_dedication_rituals
1967 book by Donald Bain
by January 1969.[citation needed] Bain was uncredited other than in a dedication, until the 2003 edition, in which he was credited beneath the Baker and
Coffee,_Tea_or_Me?
First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963
Long Island. In the following years, Kennedy attended selected memorial dedications to her late husband. She also oversaw the establishment of the John F
Jacqueline_Kennedy_Onassis
King of England from 1509 to 1547
faith and the word of God, while conservatives emphasised the need for dedication to God and doing good. The reformers' efforts lay behind the publication
Henry_VIII
Dutch humanist (c. 1466–1536)
a grievous misfortune, but one more endurable than war." But the same dedication to avoiding conflict and bloodshed should be shown by those tempted to
Erasmus
2012 single by Starboy Nathan
official single by Starboy Nathan, from his second album 3D - Determination, Dedication, Desire. The single was released on 29 April 2012 on digital download
Who Am I (Starboy Nathan song)
Who_Am_I_(Starboy_Nathan_song)
Association football club in Edinburgh, Scotland
of fame in 2006 to commemorate the "great players whose grit, skill, dedication and professionalism" helped make them a "bedrock" of the club. Players
Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.
American singer-songwriter (1968–2023)
the mayor of New Orleans, Mitchell J. Landrieu, in recognition of her dedication and contributions to the city. She was also issued a proclamation by the
Lisa_Marie_Presley
2011 single by Starboy Nathan
single by Starboy Nathan, taken from his second album 3D – Determination, Dedication, Desire. The single was released on 17 April 2011 on digital download
Diamonds (Starboy Nathan song)
Diamonds_(Starboy_Nathan_song)
King of Macedon from 336 to 323 BC
Grant, R.G. (2011). Commanders: History's Greatest Military Leaders. DK Publishing. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-4053-3696-3. Beaton, Roderick (2021). The Greeks: A
Alexander_the_Great
Dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945
ISBN 978-1-4422-1003-5. Bloch, Michael (1992). Ribbentrop. New York: Crown Publishing. ISBN 978-0-517-59310-3. Bonney, Richard (2001). "The Nazi Master Plan
Adolf_Hitler
American singer and actor (1915–1998)
performances for Mexican charities, and in July 1964, Sinatra was present at the dedication of the Frank Sinatra International Youth Center for Arab and Jewish children
Frank_Sinatra
German racing driver (born 1969)
same level, but he made up for it in terms of the amount of work and dedication he put in. From that, Nico learned a lot and conversely, Lewis learned
Michael_Schumacher
American political activist (1993–2025)
and experts who think they knew best.' And that's just pages after its dedication to Donald Trump, which is five chapters before Kirk wonders whether Trump
Charlie_Kirk
American minister and civil rights activist (1929–1968)
Sanger Award for "his courageous resistance to bigotry and his lifelong dedication to the advancement of social justice and human dignity." Also in 1966
Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
American theoretical physicist (1904–1967)
spoke about the importance of studying the history of science at the dedication of the Niels Bohr Library and Archives of the American Institute of Physics
J._Robert_Oppenheimer
Major Hindu scripture
"action", but the bhakti effort is assisted with "right knowledge" and dedication to one's dharma. Theologian Catherine Cornille writes, "The text [of the
Bhagavad_Gita
Anglican denomination
Church Publishing Incorporated (Church Publishing Inc., CPI) began as the Church Hymnal Corporation in 1918, dedicated initially to publishing a single
Episcopal Church (United States)
Episcopal_Church_(United_States)
American video game company
(August 28, 2019). "Telltale Games rises from the dead with a renewed dedication to creativity and sustainable business". GameDaily.biz. Official website
Telltale_Games_(2018–present)
American singer, songwriter and actress (born 1986)
to them as "Little Monsters", a phrase she had tattooed on herself in dedication. In his article "Lady Gaga Pioneered Online Fandom Culture As We Know
Lady_Gaga
American singer, songwriter, and pianist (born 1949)
for and how you think they should vote." In 2016, after his sarcastic dedication of "The Entertainer" to then-Republican candidate Donald Trump was taken
Billy_Joel
Pakistani singer-songwriter (1948–1997)
Live at Sin-é (Legacy Edition). Sony Music (2003). "Mojo Pin – Jeff's Dedication to Khan". Liquidgnome.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012. Spanos, Brittany (20
Nusrat_Fateh_Ali_Khan
German publicist and politician (1885–1946)
was soon formally disbanded. As a reward for Streicher's loyalty and dedication, on 2 April he was appointed Gauleiter of Nordbayern the Bavarian region
Julius_Streicher
American singer and songwriter (born 1966)
first event in Milan... She brings incomparable grace and a history of dedication to the fight against AIDS." The event raised $1.1 million for the nonprofit
Janet_Jackson
British singer-songwriter (1983–2011)
Archived from the original on 17 July 2009. "Amy Winehouse makes Blake dedication at T in the Park". NME. 13 July 2008. Archived from the original on 21
Amy_Winehouse
American businesswoman and actress (born 1945)
black-and-white image shot by photographer William Speer. It was Priscilla's second dedication of a USPS stamp honoring her ex-husband. A lobbying committee was already
Priscilla_Presley
World War II general, U.S. president from 1953 to 1961
C. is complete. Coronavirus delays dedication to September". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 8, 2020. "Dedication Of Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial" (PDF)
Dwight_D._Eisenhower
Global intergovernmental organization
assistance, they were totally outperformed by NGOs, whose competence and dedication sharply contrasted with the UN's excessive caution and bureaucratic inefficiencies
United_Nations
1966 studio album by the Beatles
song. The group's willingness to experiment was also evident in their dedication to finding or inventing sounds that captured the heightened perception
Revolver_(Beatles_album)
American record producer and musician (1933–2024)
that is because he had it all ... talent, grace, professionalism, and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer, and his contributions and legacy will
Quincy_Jones
President of the United States in 1881
solemnity and fanfare, in a mausoleum in Lake View Cemetery. Attending the dedication ceremonies were former President Hayes, President Benjamin Harrison, and
James_A._Garfield
American actor (1935–1978)
recall a short but sterling career". Boston.com. Second Stage Playbill DEDICATION OF THE WALTER McGINN / JOHN CAZALE THEATER, March 12, 1984 Bennetts, Leslie
John_Cazale
American filmmaker and photographer (1928–1999)
posthumous production credit for Kubrick at the beginning and the brief dedication "For Stanley Kubrick" at the end. John Williams's score contains many
Stanley_Kubrick
American politician and military officer (born 1981)
30, 2018, Gabbard received the Ho'ola Na Pua Advocacy Award for "her dedication to serving and empowering human trafficking survivors in Hawaii" at their
Tulsi_Gabbard
American actor (born 1962)
(actor), Kiefer Sutherland (actor) 1993 – Oxfam America award for his dedication toward ending world hunger 1994 – Houston International Film Festival
Lou_Diamond_Phillips
Religion of the Jewish people
and so on. The holiday was called Hanukkah (meaning "dedication") because it marks the re-dedication of the Temple after its desecration by Antiochus IV
Judaism
American author (born 1947)
"Stephen King's Revival". The New York Times. Stephen King. Revival. Dedication. 2014. King, Stephen. "Stephen King's Top Ten List (2007)". Archived from
Stephen_King
1954–1968 U.S. social movement
in America and the prison system. In 1970, this group displayed their dedication after a white correctional officer was found not guilty of shooting and
Civil_rights_movement
Christian liturgical calendar celebrating saints
Church, Confessors who were not Bishops, Abbots, Virgins, Non-Virgins, Dedication of Churches, and Feast Days of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Pius XII
Calendar_of_saints
Music publishing is the business of creating, producing and distributing printed musical scores, parts, and books in various types of music notation, while
History_of_music_publishing
English footballer (born 1975)
as well as his anticipation, composure, determination, athleticism, dedication, and intelligence as a footballer. "David Beckham is Britain's finest
David_Beckham
Founder of Buddhism
Rai based on Arnold's epic poem with Rai also portraying the Buddha. Dedication of the Great Buddha (大仏開眼, Daibutsu Kaigen), a 1952 Japanese feature film
The_Buddha
Akita dog known for his loyalty (1923–1935)
mid-November 1923 – March 8, 1935) was an Akita dog remembered for his strong dedication to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, for whom he continued to wait for almost
Hachikō
Modern pagan religion
the British Odinshof, who utilise it in reference to their particular dedication to Odin. The historian of religion Mattias Gardell said that there is
Heathenry (new religious movement)
Heathenry_(new_religious_movement)
American aviator (1902–1974)
after viewing the Apollo 11 launch, he "participated in a WWF-sponsored dedication of a 900-acre bird preserve." Beginning in 1957, Lindbergh engaged in
Charles_Lindbergh
2015 crime novel by Australian writer Emma Viskic
Frankie. Dedication: For Mum After its initial publication in Australia by Echo Publishing in 2015, the novel was reprinted as follows: Echo Publishing, Australia
Resurrection_Bay_(novel)
American astronaut (born 1930)
Line-of-Sight Guidance Techniques for Manned Orbital Rendezvous, the dedication of which read: "In the hopes that this work may in some way contribute
Buzz_Aldrin
and the founder of Hufflepuff House. She favoured loyalty, honesty, and dedication. One of her relics, a small golden cup, was stolen by Voldemort and turned
List of Harry Potter characters
List_of_Harry_Potter_characters
President of the United States from 1977 to 1981
2024, according to the Carter Center's statistics. Carter attended the dedication of his presidential library and those of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George
Jimmy_Carter
American rapper (1971–2002)
charity. After her death in 2002, the episode she appeared in was shown in dedication to her.[citation needed] In 2008, Lopes' family opened UNI Studios, which
Lisa_Lopes
American abolitionist (1800–1859)
Heyward Shepherd monument.) The president of Storer participated in the dedication. In response, W. E. B. DuBois, co-founder of the NAACP, wrote text for
John_Brown_(abolitionist)
Legendary Greek king of Ithaca
century CE). The lower terrace, featuring architectural remains, carved dedication niches, and roof tiles inscribed with references to Apollo Agyieus and
Odysseus
American rapper and songwriter (born 1987)
Conduct policy. Lamar was featured on five songs throughout the year: "Dedication" by Nipsey Hussle, "Mona Lisa" by Lil Wayne, "Tints" by Anderson .Paak
Kendrick_Lamar
American politician and lawyer (1925–1968)
informed Kennedy that "you are going to receive invitations to attend dedications and speak around the country and abroad and to undertake other activities
Robert_F._Kennedy
British musician and songwriter (born 1947)
Person of the Year for his artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy. In 2010 he received the PRS for Music Heritage Award
Elton_John
Restorationist Christian denomination
Individuals undergoing baptism are directed to affirm publicly that their dedication and baptism identifies each "as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in association
Jehovah's_Witnesses
American country musician (1939–2026)
hollow-eyed", questions the narrator whether he has the musical talent and dedication to become a star in the country music industry. The song's lyrics place
David_Allan_Coe
2004 video game
with him. DJ Pooh compared CJ to the rapper Tupac Shakur in his fierce dedication to family but ability to become "cold-blooded" when necessary. The team
Grand_Theft_Auto:_San_Andreas
Ancient Greek goddess
of the anchorage. The Greek biographer Plutarch describes Pericles's dedication of a statue to her as Athena Hygieia (Ὑγίεια, "Health") after she inspired
Athena
Entertainer dressed and acting with exaggerated femininity
cabarets, carnivals, and nightclubs. Drag queens vary by type, culture, and dedication, from professionals who star in films and spend a lot of their time in
Drag_queen
English writer and poet (1865–1936)
Retrieved 7 August 2015. Kipling, Rudyard (1894). "To the City of Bombay", dedication to Seven Seas, Macmillan & Co. Murphy, Bernice M. (21 June 1999). "Rudyard
Rudyard_Kipling
Head of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978
his pontificate. I was able to witness not only with what energy and dedication he toiled for Christ and the Church but also and above all, how much he
Pope_Paul_VI
Vice President of the United States from 1965 to 1969
as we ought to be, here we are, the people, here we are the spirit of dedication, here we are the way politics ought to be in America, the politics of
Hubert_Humphrey
DEDICATION PUBLISHING
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Arabic, Muslim
Desire; Offering; Dedication
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Dedication; Prides
Girl/Female
Hindu
Dedication
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Hindu, Indian
Dedication
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Tamil
Meditation
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Dedication, Offer
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Muslim
Dedication, Offer
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Tamil
Meditation
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Meditation
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Surname or Lastname
English (Suffolk) of uncertain derivation;
English (Suffolk) of uncertain derivation; : of uncertain derivation; perhaps from a reduced form of the personal name Dominicus (see Dominick).English (Suffolk) of uncertain derivation; : alternatively, as Reaney proposes, it may be from the Breton personal name Menguy, a compound of men ‘stone’ + ki ‘dog’.
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Meditation
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Medication
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Tamil
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Meditation
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Dedicating
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English (of Norman origin) and French
English (of Norman origin) and French : topographic name from Old French molin ‘mill’.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from a place in France called Moline(s).Swedish : ornamental name from mo ‘sandy heath’ + the common ornamental suffix -lin.In some cases, possibly Italian, a variant of Molino.
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Complete
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Kuber
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Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Indian, Kannada, Muslim
Worshipper; Devotee
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Colourful Eyes
Male
French
French form of Latin Chlotharius, CLOTAIRE means "loud warrior."
Girl/Female
Indian
Wisdom
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Tamil
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Danish, French, German, Latin, Swedish
Fair; Righteous; Just
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n.
Dedication.
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Derivation.
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Sign; indication.
n.
That which is deducted; the part taken away; abatement; as, a deduction from the yearly rent.
n.
The act or process of educating; the result of educating, as determined by the knowledge skill, or discipline of character, acquired; also, the act or process of training by a prescribed or customary course of study or discipline; as, an education for the bar or the pulpit; he has finished his education.
n.
The act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder; commonly the voluntary renunciation of sovereign power; as, abdication of the throne, government, power, authority.
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Act of deducting or taking away; subtraction; as, the deduction of the subtrahend from the minuend.
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The process of taking root, or state of being rooted; as, the radication of habits.
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The operation of deducing one function from another according to some fixed law, called the law of derivation, as the of differentiation or of integration.
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Meditation.
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An indication.
n.
That which is derived; a derivative; a deduction.
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The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple.
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An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.
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Denization; denizening.
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A dedication made previously or beforehand.
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The act of tracing origin or descent, as in grammar or genealogy; as, the derivation of a word from an Aryan root.
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Mediation.
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Index; indication.
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A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use.