I. ˈgrēmēəl sometimes ˈgrāmēˌäl noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin gremi um lap, bosom + English -al — more at cram
1. archaic : a full or resident member (as of a society or university)
2. or gremial veil : a lap cloth laid across the knees of a bishop seated at mass or other services
II. ˈgrēmēəl adjective
Etymology: Latin gremi um + English -al
1. : of or relating to the lap or bosom
2. archaic : having active or resident membership (as in a society or university)