responsal noun 3adjective 1forms 3 noun3 •A proctor for a monastery. •(no longer used) One who is answerable or responsible. •(no longer used) A liturgical response.After some short prayers and responsals, the mass-priest begs, — 1674 adjective1 •(no longer used) answerable or responsibleChrist is responsal and law-biding — 1637 formsresponsals · more responsal · most responsal