† referendarialadj.
Origin: Apparently formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: referendary n., -al suffix1.
Etymology: Apparently < referendary n. (compare referendary n. 3a) + -al suffix1. Compare earlier referendary adj.
Obsolete.
rare.
1840 XVIII. 325/2 The referendarial tribunals, which had jurisdiction without appeal, took cognizance of all affairs relating to the royal demesnes.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online June 2021).