transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfȯl(d)-ˌstül ]
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
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faldstool 1
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