responsal
responsal noun: one who is answerable or responsible.
Noun
responsal (plural responsals)
- One who is answerable or responsible.
- Anatolius being put into that See in the room of Flavianus, by the influence of Dioſcorus, (vvhoſe Reſponſal he had been) and having favoured the Eutychian Faction, Pope Leo might thence have had a fair colour to diſavovv him as uncapable of that Function and Dignity, he being ſo obnoxious; […]a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “[The VI. [Supposition] that in Fact the Roman Bishops Continually from Saint Peter’s Time have Enjoyed and Exercised this Sovereign Power]”, in J[ohn]...
- A liturgical response.
- After some short prayers and responsals, the mass-priest begs,1674, Daniel Brevint, Saul and Samuel at Endor
- A proctor for a monastery.
Adjective
responsal (comparative more responsal, superlative most responsal)
- answerable or responsible
- Christ is responsal and law-biding1637 September 7, Samuel Rutherford, letter to Lord Lindsay
Forms of responsal
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | responsals |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more responsal |
| superlative | most responsal |
Origin of responsal
Compare Latin responsalis.
Questions about responsal
- What does responsal mean?
- Responsal means one who is answerable or responsible.
- What part of speech is responsal?
- Responsal can be a noun or an adjective.
- What is the plural of responsal?
- The plural of responsal is responsals.
Words near responsal in the dictionary
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