misericord
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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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Origin and Etymology of misericord
Medieval Latin misericordia seat in church, from Latin, mercy, from misericord-, misericors merciful, from misereri + cord-, cor heart — more at heart
First Known Use: circa 1515
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