I. -d ə l adjective
Etymology: Middle English synodall, from Late Latin synodalis, from synodus + Latin -alis -al
: of, relating to, of the nature of, or constituting a synod
• syn·od·al·ly - ə lē adverb
II. noun
( plural synodals - ə lz ; or syn·o·da·lia ˌsinəˈdālyə)
Etymology: Medieval Latin synodale, from Late Latin, decree made by a synod, from neuter of synodalis
1. : a constitution made in a provincial or diocesan synod
2. : a tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon at the time of his visitation by every parish priest of the Church of England