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corporal3

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːp(ə)r(ə)l/
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Definition of corporal

noun

  • a cloth on which the chalice and paten are placed during the celebration of the Eucharist.

Origin:

Middle English: from medieval Latin corporale (pallium) 'body (cloth)', from Latin corpus, corpor- 'body'

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