Definition of "initiary" []

• Same as initial.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "But when the dancing began, and he had secured the fair hand of Mrs. M'Catchley for the initiary quadrille, his courage and presence of mind returned to him; and, seeing that many people whom he had not received at all seemed to enjoy themselves very much, he gave up the attempt to receive those who came after, -- and that was a great relief to all parties."