frithstool
noun
frith·stool
ˈfrithˌstu̇l
variants or less commonly fridstool
",
-idˌs-
: a seat of sanctuary or refuge placed in ancient times in some English churches
Word History
Etymology
Old English frithstōl place of safety or refuge, from frith peace + stōl chair, seat
- under restraint
- under review
- under sail
- under scrutiny
- under seal
- under secretary
- under separate cover
- under siege
- under someone's control
- under someone's heel
- under someone's leadership
- under someone's name
- under someone's nose
- under someone's roof
- under someone's thumb
- under someone's tutelage
- under someone's/something's name
- under something's name
- under stress
- under suspicion
- under the assumption
- under the auspices of
- under the authority of
- under the banner of
- under the big top