gremial

gre·mi·al

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gree-mee-uh l]
- /ˈgri mi əl/
- /ɡrˈemɪəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gree-mee-uh l]
- /ˈgri mi əl/

Definitions of gremial word

noun gremial a cloth placed on the lap of the bishop, as during the celebration of Mass or when he confers orders. 1
noun gremial a cloth spread upon the lap of a bishop when seated during Mass 0
noun gremial a lap cloth placed across the knees of a bishop, as when he sits during the celebration of Mass 0

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Origin of gremial

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; < Late Latin gremiālis growing in a cluster from a stump, equivalent to Latin grem(ium) lap, bosom + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Gremial

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gremial popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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