Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Birnie (1563–1619), Church of Scotland minister. From classical Latin nec-, nex death (cognate with ancient Greek νέκρος: see necro-) + -ial.
Definition of necial in US English:
necial
adjective
rare
Funereal; sepulchral; subdued.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Birnie (1563–1619), Church of Scotland minister. From classical Latin nec-, nex death (cognate with ancient Greek νέκρος: see necro-) + -ial.