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mensal¹ Definition

men·sal (men′səl)

adjective

of or used at the table

Etymology: LL mensalis < L mensa, table, prob. < mensus: see measure

mensal² Definition

men·sal (men′səl)

adjective

Rare monthly

Etymology: < L mensis, month (see moon) + -al

mensal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • church: In 1331, as a mensal church, it was granted by the bishop for the upkeep of the chaplains of the cathedral.