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misericord

mis·er·i·cord [ mízzəri kàwrd, mi zérri kàwrd ] (plural mis·er·i·cords)


noun 
Definition:
 
support for standing worshiper: a projecting ledge of a seat in a church stall that, when the seat is turned up, gives a standing person something to rest against

[14th century < Old French< Latin misericord "merciful, compassionate" < miser "unfortunate" + cor "heart"]
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