abbatial

American  

[uh-bey-shuhl] / əˈbeɪ ʃəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an abbot, abbess, or abbey.

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abbatial British  

/ əˈbeɪʃəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an abbot, abbess, or abbey

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Etymology

Origin of abbatial

From the Late Latin word abbātiālis, dating back to 1635–45. See abbacy, -al ¹

Example Sentences

"Then first place yourself, my dear child, in your abbatial seat," said the princess; "it is from thence your voice shall be heard."

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

Then the abbess, placing the crozier and the ring in the hands of the grand prioress, advanced towards my daughter to take her hand and conduct her to the abbatial seat.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

The Church thus became territorial instead of tribal; episcopal instead of abbatial, and the new abbeys began to acquire large territory in the country.

From Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys by Butler, Dugald

The second James de Silly—born at Caen—was ordained Bishop of Sees on February 26th, 1511; he was also Abbot of St. Vigor and St. Pierre- sur-Dives, where he restored and beautified the abbatial church.

From The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. I. (of V.) by Saintsbury, George

The abbatial residence, still existent, has a curious exterior pulpit built into the wall, examples of which are not too frequent in France.

From Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)