n. [ LL. commensalis; L. com- + mensa table: cf. F. commensal. Cf. Mensal. ]
a. Having the character of a commensal. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of eating together; table fellowship. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Fellowship at table; the act or practice of eating at the same table. [ Obs. ] “Promiscuous commensality.” Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]