faldistory

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faldistory - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Faldistory \Fal"dis*to*ry\, n. [LL. faldistorium, faldestorium,
     from OHG. faldstuol; faldan, faltan, to fold (G. falten) +
     stuol stool. So called because it could be folded or laid
     together. See Fold, and Stool, and cf. Faldstool,
     Fauteuil.]
     The throne or seat of a bishop within the chancel. [Obs.]
     [1913 Webster]