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(), n.[LL. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia): cf. F. cathdrale. See Cathedra.] The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne. Cathe"dral a.[LL. cathedralis: cf. F. cathdral.] 1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service. 2. Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative. Now, what solemnity can be more required for the pope to make a cathedral determination of an article! Jer. Taylor. 3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks. Pope. スポンサード リンク
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