Ca*the"dral (?), n. [LL. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia): cf. F. cath'edrale. See Cathedra.]
The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.
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Ca*the"dral, a. [LL. cathedralis: cf. F. cath'edral.]
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.
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