gremial

1 of 2

noun

gre·​mi·​al

ˈgrēmēəl sometimes ˈgrāmēˌäl

plural -s

1

archaic : a full or resident member (as of a society or university)

2

or gremial veil : a lap cloth laid across the knees of a bishop seated at mass or other services

gremial

2 of 2

adjective

gre·​mi·​al

ˈgrēmēəl

1

: of or relating to the lap or bosom

2

archaic : having active or resident membership (as in a society or university)

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin gremium lap, bosom + English -al

Adjective

Latin gremium + English -al

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