custumal

[ kuhs-choo-muh l ]

/ ˈkʌs tʃʊ məl /

noun

a customary.

Nearby words

Origin of custumal

1375–1425; 1560–70 for current sense; late Middle English (as adj.) < Medieval Latin custumālis, a Latinization of Old French costumel customary, usual, equivalent to costume custom + -el -al¹

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Examples from the Web for custumal

The Custumal of Kent of the thirteenth century is the authority.
Popular Tales|Charles Perrault
The almoner, says one Custumal, should remember that from his office might be derived great spiritual gain.
English Monastic Life|Abbot Gasquet
In giving help he should be a father, says one Custumal; in giving instruction, he should speak as a teacher.
English Monastic Life|Abbot Gasquet
According to the Custumal of one great English abbey, the kitchener was to be almost a paragon of virtue.
English Monastic Life|Abbot Gasquet

Custumal of Bleadon, 257: 'Invenit fabrum pro ferdello domino et toti villae.'
Villainage in England|Paul Vinogradoff

British Dictionary definitions for custumal

custumal

/ (ˈkʌstjʊməl) /

noun, adjective

another word for customary (def. 2), customary (def. 3)

Word Origin for custumal

C16: from Medieval Latin custumālis relating to custom

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