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misericord Definition


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misericord
noun
    1. In a church: a ledge on the underside of a seat in the choir stalls, often a finely carved one, which a standing person can use as a support when the seat is folded up.
    2. historical
      In a monastery: a room where some relaxation of the rules was allowed.
Etymology: 14c: from Latin misericordia compassion.



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