Mer`i*to"ri*ous (?), a. [L.
meritorius that brings in money.] Possessing merit;
deserving of reward or honor; worthy of recompense;
valuable.
And meritorious shall that hand be called,
Canonized, and worshiped as a saint.
Shak.
-- Mer`i*to"ri*ous*ly, adv. --
Mer`i*to"ri*ous*ness, n.