CATHEDRALS

Noun

cathedrals

plural of cathedral

Anagrams

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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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