SYNODAL

Etymology

Noun

synodal (plural synodals)

A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration.

A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod.

Adjective

synodal (not comparable)

synodic; relating to a synod

Source: Wiktionary


Syn"od*al, a. Etym: [L. synodalis: cf. F. synodal.]

Definition: Synodical. Milton.

Syn"od*al, n.

1. (Ch. of Eng.)

Definition: A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration. Synodals are due, of common right, to the bishop only. Gibson.

2. A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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