2. Serving for, or depending on, texts. Bp. Hall.

3. Familiar with texts or authorities so as to cite them accurately. "I

am not textuel." Chaucer.

Tex"tu*al*ist, n. A textman; a textuary. Lightfoot.

Tex"tu*al*ly, adv. In a textual manner; in the text or body of a work;

in accordance with the text.