gremial
1 of 2noun
gre·mi·al
ˈgrēmēəl sometimes ˈgrāmēˌäl
plural -s
1
archaic : a full or resident member (as of a society or university)
2
or gremial veil : a lap cloth laid across the knees of a bishop seated at mass or other services
gremial
2 of 2adjective
gre·mi·al
ˈgrēmēəl
1
: of or relating to the lap or bosom
2
archaic : having active or resident membership (as in a society or university)
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Latin gremium lap, bosom + English -al
Adjective
Latin gremium + English -al