misericord

noun

mi·ser·i·cord | \mə-ˈzer-ə-ˌkȯrd,

-ˈser-\

variants: or less commonly misericorde

Definition of misericord

: a small projection on the bottom of a hinged church seat that gives support to a standing worshipper when the seat is turned up

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