SUCCURSAL


Meaning of SUCCURSAL in English

[ sə'kə:s(ə)l ]

■ adjective (of a religious establishment such as a monastery) subsidiary to a principal establishment.

Origin

C19: from Fr. ~e , from med. L. succursus , from succurrere (see succour ).

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