mensal
1[ men-suhl ]
/ ˈmɛn səl /
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adjective
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Origin of mensal
1Words nearby mensal
menostaxis, menotropins, Menotti, men's, mensa, mensal, mensch, mense, menservants, menses, Menshevik
Definition for mensal (2 of 2)
mensal2
[ men-suhl ]
/ ˈmɛn səl /
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.
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Example sentences from the Web for mensal
He constructed a number of fortresses on the great central plain and carved out the kingdom of Meath to serve as his mensal land.
The chief had his own mensal lands, as well as his tribute, and these he might forfeit.
The Land-War In Ireland (1870)|James GodkinFor never, while supping on this single dish, would he dream of the mensal and kitchen luxuries of the Hermitage in Bronx Park.
The Book of Khalid|Ameen Rihani
British Dictionary definitions for mensal (1 of 2)
mensal1
/ (ˈmɛnsəl) /
adjective
rare monthly
Word Origin for mensal
C15: from Latin mensis month
British Dictionary definitions for mensal (2 of 2)
mensal2
/ (ˈmɛnsəl) /
adjective
rare relating to or used at the table
Word Origin for mensal
C15: from Latin mensālis, from mensa table
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