subsellium

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Definition of subsellium in English English dictionary

A projecting ledge on the stalls in a church where persons might lean whilst standing during prayers; misericord

One of the stalls of the lower range where there are two ranges

of Stall

Related Terms

a subsellium

misericord

Hyphenation

sub·sel·li·um

Etymology

() Originates 1695–1705 from Latin subsellia (low seat or bench), from sub- (under) + sella (seat).