CORPORAL


Meaning of CORPORAL in English

n.

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin corporalis, from corpor-, corpus body ― more at MIDRIFF

Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : CORPOREAL , PHYSICAL

2 : of, relating to, or affecting the body < corporal punishment>

– cor · po · ral · ly \ -p( ə -)r ə -l ē \ adverb

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