sub granular

[Pref. sub-, and Eng. granular (q.v.).] Somewhat granular. *sub-has-tā-tion,s [Lat. subhastatio , from sub has tatus , pa. par. of subhas to = to sell by public auction: sub = under, and hasta = a spear.] [SPEAR, S. 1.] A public sale by auction to the highest bidder; a sale by auction.