† colonicaladj.
Etymology: < Latin colōnicus pertaining to husbandmen ( < colōnus colon n.3) + -al suffix1.
Obsolete.
rare.
the world > food and drink > farming > farmer > [adjective]
a1641 H. Spelman xxv. (R.) Colonical services were those which were done by the Ceorls and Socmen (that is husbandmen) to their lords.
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