adv. By way of propitiation. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. propitiatorium. ] (Jewish Antiq.) The mercy seat; -- so called because a symbol of the propitiated Jehovah. Bp. Pearson. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. propitiatorius: cf. F. propitiatoire. ] Having the power to make propitious; pertaining to, or employed in, propitiation; expiatory; as, a propitiatory sacrifice. Sharp. [ 1913 Webster ]