RECTORAL

Etymology

Adjective

rectoral (not comparable)

Pertaining to a rector or governor.

Source: Wiktionary


Rec"tor*al (-al), a. Etym: [CF. F. rectoral.]

Definition: Pertaining to a rector or governor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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