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gremial
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gremial, a. [L. gremium lap, bosom.].
Of or pertaining to the lap or bosom. [1913 Webster]
gremial, n.
- A bosom friend. Fuller. [1913 Webster]
- A cloth, often adorned with gold or silver lace, placed on the bishop's lap while he sits in celebrating mass, or in ordaining priests. [1913 Webster]
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