suppedaneum

noun

sup·​pe·​da·​ne·​um

ˌsəpəˈdānēəm

plural suppedanea

-ēə

1

: a support for the feet on a cross used for crucifixions

2

: predella sense 1a

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, footstool, from neuter of suppedaneus under the feet

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