Comital
/ˈkɒmɪtəl/noun
Relating to a count or earl.
Did you know?Comital comes from Latin comes, originally meaning a companion or attendant, which later became the title for a count — proof that prestige can grow out of being someone’s close follower.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
comes
“Companion, attendant, or associate.”
Late Latin
Latin
comitālis
“Pertaining to a companion or count.”
Old French
Old French
comtal
“Relating to a count.”
Middle English
English
comital
“Pertaining to a count or earl.”
Modern English
English
comital
“Relating to a count or earl.”