释义 |
fald·stool \ˈfȯl(d)ˌstül\ noun Etymology: part translation of Medieval Latin faldistolium, faldistorium, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Saxon faldistōl folding chair — more at fauteuil 1. : a folding stool or chair; specifically : such a chair used by a bishop when not occupying his throne or when officiating outside his own cathedral church 2. : a similar stool or small desk at which one kneels during devotions; especially : one used by the king of England at his coronation 3. : the desk from which the litany is read in churches of the Anglican Communion [faldstool 1] |