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valedictorian U.S.|vælɪdɪkˈtɔərɪən|
[f. valedictory a. + -an.]
In colleges, academies, etc., the student (male or female) appointed on grounds of merit to deliver the valedictory oration on Commencement day.
1847in Webster. 1860O. W. Holmes Elsie V. (1887) 100 The last year's ‘Valedictorian’ of the Apollinean Institute. 1873E. S. Phelps Trothy's Wedding Tour 172 The valedictorian of her class in the young ladies' Star of Hope Seminary. 1887Lippincott's Mag. Aug. 294 Among others..chosen are the valedictorian of the Senior class [etc.]. |