faldstool

noun

fald·​stool ˈfȯl(d)-ˌstül 

1

: a folding stool or chair

specifically : one used by a bishop

2

: a folding stool or small desk at which one kneels during devotions

especially : one used by the sovereigns of England at their coronation

3

: the desk from which the litany is read in Anglican churches

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Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin faldistolium, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German faltistuol folding chair, from falt (akin to Old High German faldan to fold) + stuol chair — more at fold, stool

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1