synodal Meaning, Definition & Usage

Syn"od*al adjective
Etymology
L. synodalis: cf. F. synodal.
Definitions
  1. Synodical. Milton.
Syn"od*al noun
Definitions
  1. (Ch. of Eng.) A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration.
    Synodals are due, of common right, to the bishop only. Gibson.
  2. A constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod.

Webster 1913