[ 'fɔ:ldstu:l ]
■ noun
1》 a folding chair used by a bishop when not occupying the throne or when officiating in a church other than his own.
2》 a small movable folding desk or stool for kneeling at prayer.
Origin
OE fældestōl , of Gmc origin, from the base of fold 1 and stool , influenced by med. L. faldistolium .