n.
Pronunciation: ' fo ̇ l(d)- ˌ stül
Function: noun
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
Date: 1603
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
faldstool