Ca-thê'dral1, n.
n. [L. Lat. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia); Fr. cathédrale. See infra.] The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair or throne. Hook.
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Cathedral
Ca-thē'dral2, a.
a. [L. Lat. cathedralis, belonging to a seat, Fr. cathédral, Pr. catedral, It. cattedrale.]
Sense 1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.
Sense 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. Bp. Taylor.
Sense 3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks. Pope.