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mensal
men·sal
1
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ˈmɛn
səl
/
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men
-s
uh
l
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adjective
monthly
.
Origin:
1475–85;
<
Latin
mēns
(
is
) month +
-al
1
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men·sal
2
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səl
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-s
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l
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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or used at the table.
2.
Roman Catholic Church
.
(of a benefice, church, etc.)
set
aside for the maintenance of a priest or bishop, especially for board.
Origin:
1400–50;
late Middle English
<
Latin
mēnsālis
of, pertaining to a table. See
mensa
,
-al
1
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mensal
1
(ˈmɛns
ə
l)
—
adj
rare
monthly
[C15: from Latin
mensis
month]
mensal
2
(ˈmɛns
ə
l)
—
adj
rare
relating to or used at the table
[C15: from Latin
mensālis,
from
mensa
table]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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