contubernal Meaning, Definition & Usage

Con*tu"ber*nal, Con`tu*ber"ni*al adjective (Also<

• Contubernal
• Contubernial

)

Etymology

L. contubernalis a tent companion, fr. contubernium tent companionship.

Definitions

1. Living or messing together; familiar; in companionship.

   Humble folk ben Christes friends: they ben contubernial with the Lord, thy King. Chaucer.