Obs. rare–1. [f. the elements (com-, mensa) of med.L. commensālis: see -ATION.] Eating at the same table.
a. 1682. Sir T. Browne, Tracts, 15 (L.). Daniel … probably declined Pagan commensation or to eat of meats forbidden to the Jews.
Obs. rare–1. [f. the elements (com-, mensa) of med.L. commensālis: see -ATION.] Eating at the same table.
a. 1682. Sir T. Browne, Tracts, 15 (L.). Daniel … probably declined Pagan commensation or to eat of meats forbidden to the Jews.
