English Explanatory Dictionary

suppedaneum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a foot-support for a crucified person, projecting from the base of the cross
  2. the platform in front of the altar on which celebrating priest stands

Pronunciation

/sʌpɪˈdeɪnɪəm/

Word forms

suppedaneum suppedanea

Etymology

From Late Latin suppedāneum, neuter of suppedāneus (“under the feet”), composed of sup- (“under”) + ped- (“foot”) + -aneus (“-aneous”).

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