frithstool

noun

frith·​stool

ˈfrithˌstu̇l

variants or less commonly fridstool

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-idˌs-

: a seat of sanctuary or refuge placed in ancient times in some English churches

Word History

Etymology

Old English frithstōl place of safety or refuge, from frith peace + stōl chair, seat

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