subsellium

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounsubsellium (plural subsellia)

plural subsellia

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

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
misericord

Origin

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

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Cite this entry
APA

subsellium. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subsellium

MLA

“subsellium.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subsellium. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subsellium,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subsellium.

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