custumal

noun

cus·​tu·​mal

ˈkəstəməl,

-schəm-

variants or customal

-stəm-

plural -s

: a written collection of the customs of a monastery, a manor, or a locality

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin (liber) custumalis, from Latin liber book + Medieval Latin custumalis of customs, from Old French costumal, from costume custom + -al

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