mensal
1 Americanadjective
adjective
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of, relating to, or used at the table.
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Roman Catholic Church. (of a benefice, church, etc.) set aside for the maintenance of a priest or bishop, especially for board.
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of mensal1
1475–85; < Latin mēns ( is ) month + -al 1
Origin of mensal2
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin mēnsālis of, pertaining to a table. See mensa, -al 1
Example Sentences
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Desde o nascimento de Daniel, há 16 meses, Jaqueline separou-se de seu marido, perdeu sua assistência governamental mensal, desistiu de um emprego e agora consegue se manter somente com outro benefício do governo.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2017
The chief had his own mensal lands, as well as his tribute, and these he might forfeit.
From The Land-War In Ireland (1870) A History For The Times by Godkin, James
O Fazendeiro; revista mensal de agricultura, industria e commercio, dedicada, especialmente, aos interesses da lavoura caféeiro.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
Shaggy dogs whined at the doors until the mensal remnants were tossed out to them in the front yard.
From Alice of Old Vincennes by Thompson, Maurice
For never, while supping on this single dish, would he dream of the mensal and kitchen luxuries of the Hermitage in Bronx Park.
From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares
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