abbatial

The story

1. Late Latin · derived fromabbātiāl|is, ~e
2. Middle French · derived fromabbatial
3. Middle English · inherited fromabbacyal
4. English todayabbatial

Inherited from Middle English abbacyal, derived from Middle French abbatial, derived from Late Latin abbātiāl|is, ~e, from abbā|s, ~tis (“abbot”) + -āl|is, ~e (“-ial”). Doublet of abbot.

First known use, by meaning

• late 17ᵗʰ century Belonging to, relating to, or pertaining to an abbey, abbot, or abbess.