gremial Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gre"mi*al adjective
Etymology
L. gremium lap, bosom.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the lap or bosom. R.
Gre"mi*al noun
Definitions
  1. A bosom friend. Obs. Fuller.
  2. (Ecol.) 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.

Webster 1913