GREMIAL

Etymology

Adjective

gremial (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the lap.

Noun

gremial (plural gremials)

A decorated cloth placed on a bishop's lap whilst celebrating mass or ordaining priests.

(obsolete) A bosom friend.

Anagrams

• Gmailer, lamiger

Source: Wiktionary


Gre"mi*al, a. Etym: [L. gremium lap, bosom.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the lap or bosom. [R.]

Gre"mi*al, n.

1. A bosom friend. [Obs.] Fuller.

2. (Ecol.)

Definition: A cloth, often adorned with gold or silver lace, placed on the bishop's lap while he sits in celebrating mass, or in ordaining priests.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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