gremial noun & adjective. ['gri:mɪǝl] M16.
[medieval Latin gremialis alumnus, gremiale bishop's apron, from Latin gremium lap, bosom: see -IAL.]
A. noun.
1. A resident member (of a university or society). obsolete exc. Hist. M16.

2. A silk apron placed on a bishop's lap when celebrating Mass or conferring orders. E19.
b. adjective.
1. Of or pertaining to the bosom or lap; fig. (of a friend etc.) intimate. obsolete exc. in gremial veil = sense A.2 above. M17.

2. Living within a university or society, resident. Also, designating ordinary or full members of a society as opp. to honorary members. obsolete exc. Hist. M18.

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