# abbatial

> English word · Adjective · IPA /əˈbeɪ̯.ʃəl/

## Definitions
1. Belonging to, relating to, or pertaining to an abbey, abbot, or abbess.

## Etymology
Inherited from Middle English abbacyal, derived from Middle French abbatial, derived from Late Latin abbātiāl|is, ~e, from abbā|s, ~tis (“abbot”) + -āl|is, ~e (“-ial”). Doublet of abbot.

## Source
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