Cathedral

Cathedral
Cathedral Ca*the"dral, a. [LL. cathedralis: cf. F. cath['e]dral.] [1913 Webster] 1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service. [1913 Webster]

2. Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative. [1913 Webster]

Now, what solemnity can be more required for the pope to make a cathedral determination of an article! --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks. --Pope. [1913 Webster]


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