contubernal

English

Etymology

From Latin contubernālis, from contubernium (“companionship in a tent”), from con- + taberna (“a hut, shed, tent”). More at tavern.

Adjective

contubernal (comparative more contubernal, superlative most contubernal)

1. (obsolete) Living in the same tent.
2. (rare) Living in close proximity; intimate, familiar.