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

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!