Middle English Dictionary Entry
sinodā̆l adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | sinodā̆l adj. |
| Etymology | L synodālis |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) Of a convocation: constituting an ecclesiastical council; (b) of a constitution or decree: proceeding from such a council.
Associated quotations
a
- (a1460) Bokenham Sts. (Adv Abbotsford B3)19.35 (v.1:p.179) : Pope Leo, defouled with the Arryans heresie, made a synodal conuocacion to which he clepid al bisshops safe Hillarie Pictauence.
- (a1460) Bokenham Sts. (Adv Abbotsford B3)26.61 (v.1:p.193) : This dede was denounced and tolde in the synodal-counseil hous.
- (a1460) Bokenham Sts. (Adv Abbotsford B3)79.16 (v.2:p.80) : Wilfrid, which longe had ben caste oute of his bisshopriche .., came hoom ageyn into his cuntre with the popis lettris, and by al the synodal counceil received ageyn the chirch of Hangustaldence.
b
- (c1449) Pecock Repr.(Cmb Kk.4.26)33 : Canon Lawe groundith constituciouns and ordinancis of general counseilis and of popis and prouyncial and synodal constituciouns.
- (a1460) Bokenham Sts. (Adv Abbotsford B3)26.41 (v.1:p.193) : I .., yivyng ful credence to the deree of thi synodal sentence, wil and shal gladly resignen my pastoral .. croke.
- a1475 Godstow Reg.(Rwl B.408)683/13 : He yaf licence..of the ordinaries..And also legatinis of Othon and Octobon and Synodall and other constitucions strengthed by the pope.