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mensal
1[ men-suhl ]
mensal
2[ men-suhl ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or used at the table.
- Roman Catholic Church. (of a benefice, church, etc.) set aside for the maintenance of a priest or bishop, especially for board.
mensal
1/ ˈmɛnsəl /
adjective
- rare.monthly
mensal
2/ ˈmɛnsəl /
adjective
- rare.relating to or used at the table
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mensal1
C15: from Latin mensis month
Origin of mensal2
C15: from Latin mensālis, from mensa table
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Example Sentences
He constructed a number of fortresses on the great central plain and carved out the kingdom of Meath to serve as his mensal land.
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The chief had his own mensal lands, as well as his tribute, and these he might forfeit.
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For never, while supping on this single dish, would he dream of the mensal and kitchen luxuries of the Hermitage in Bronx Park.
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