vidual

English

Etymology

From Latin vidualis, from vidua (“a widow”), from viduus (“widowed”). See widow.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɪdjuəl/, /ˈvɪd͡ʒuəl/

Adjective

vidual (not comparable)

1. (archaic) Relating to widowhood, or widowed.
   • 1651, Jer[emy] Taylor, The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living. […], 2nd edition, London: […] Francis Ashe […], →OCLC:

     vidual chastity

References

• “vidual”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.