a. [f. prec. + -AL.] Of or pertaining to a caliph.
1881. Pall Mall Gaz., 5 Sept., 10/2. His assumption of Caliphal pretensions began immediately he received the sword at the Mosque of Ayub.
1894. Lancaster Daily Intelligencer, 24 Feb., 7/2. When the correspondent arose to take his leave the Turkish ruler put his hand on the visitor’s head and gave him by that act the caliphal blessing.
