soliumn.
rare.
1. A throne. Cf. solie n.
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society > authority > office > symbol of office or authority > regalia > [noun] > throne
kine-settleeOE
kine-stoolOE
kine-seatc1175
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siege?c1225
kine-benchc1275
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solera1340
soliec1400
propitiatory1603
soliuma1806
a1806 H. K. White Christiad in Remains (1807) II. 179 High on a solium of the solid wave..He stood in silence.
2. A tub or similar receptacle for water.
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society > occupation and work > equipment > receptacle or container > vessel > tub > [noun] > for water
solium1840
1840 J. Hodgson & J. Raine Hist. Northumberland: Pt. II III. 319/2 Whether it had any..cistern or solium for hot water has not been ascertained.
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