succursal

[suh-kur-suh l]

adjective

subsidiary, especially noting a religious establishment that is dependent upon a principal one.

Origin of succursal

1835–45; < French succursale < Latin succurs(us) (see succor) + -ale -al¹

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Historical Examples of succursal

Of course this effect must be secured by succursal hothouses, not always open to visitors.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 26, July 1880.
Various
There was even one parish in which the priest preached the Gospel in his principal church, and sang mass in its succursal.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV
J. H. Merle D'Aubign

British Dictionary definitions for succursal

succursal

adjective

(esp of a religious establishment) subsidiary

noun

a subsidiary establishment

Word Origin for succursal

C19: from French, from Medieval Latin succursus, from Latin succurrere to succour

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