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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

COMPLIMENTAL

a.Expressive of civility or respect; implying compliments. Languages--grow rich and abundant in complimental phrases, and such froth.

 

COMPLIMENTALLY

adv. In the nature of a compliment; by way of civility, or ceremony.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

COMPLIMENTAL

COMPLIMENTAL Com `pli *men "tal, a.

 

Defn: Complimentary. [Obs. ] Languages... grow rich and abundant in complimental phrases, and such froth. Sir H. Wotton. -- Com `pli *men "tal *ly, adv. [Obs. ] Boyle. -- Com `pli *men "tal *ness, n. [Obs. ] Hammond.