English Explanatory Dictionary

subsellium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

subsellium subsellia

Etymology

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

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