faldistory

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin faldistorium, faldestorium, from Old High German faldstuol, faldan, faltan (to fold) (German falten) + stuol (stool), so called because it could be folded or laid together. See fold, and stool, and compare faldstool, fauteuil.

Noun

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faldistory (plural faldistories)

  1. (obsolete) A movable seat place in the chancel, where the bishop sat.

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