gremial

[ gree-mee-uhl ]

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. a cloth placed on the lap of the bishop, as during the celebration of Mass or when he confers orders.

gremial

/ ˈɡriːmɪəl /

noun

1. RC Church a cloth spread upon the lap of a bishop when seated during Mass

Word History and Origins

Origin of gremial¹

1555–65; < Late Latin gremiālis growing in a cluster from a stump, equivalent to Latin grem ( ium ) lap, bosom + -ālis -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of gremial¹

C17: from Latin gremium lap