| 释义 |
men·sal
\ˈmen(t)səl\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin mensalis, from Latin mensa table + -alis -al
1. : belonging to or used at the table : done or carried on at table
< pleasant mensal talk >
2.
a. : set aside for the maintenance of the table of an ancient Irish or Scotch prince or king
< mensal land >
b. : set aside for the support of a cleric of the Roman Catholic Church
< mensal fund > |