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CATHEDRALS
Noun
cathedrals
plural of cathedral
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Source: Wiktionary
CATHEDRAL
Ca*the"dral, n. Etym: [LL. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia): cf. F. cathédrale. See Cathedra.]
Definition: The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.
Ca*the"dral, a. Etym: [LL. cathedralis: cf. F. cathédral.]
1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.
2. Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative. Now, what solemnity can be more required for the pope to make a cathedral determination of an article! Jer. Taylor.
3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks. Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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