sedilia

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Definition of sedilia

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noun

(historical, obsolete)A series of seats, typically three, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir, reserved for the use of officiating clergy.

“"I'm sure. And you'll remember your promise? I'm dying to see the celebrated twelfth century canopied sedilia." "You have heard of our unique Norman feature? Oh, really!" It would have been impossible to strike a better claim on the vicar's favour.”

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noun

(historical, obsolete)A series of seats, typically three, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir, reserved for the use of officiating clergy.

“"I'm sure. And you'll remember your promise? I'm dying to see the celebrated twelfth century canopied sedilia." "You have heard of our unique Norman feature? Oh, really!" It would have been impossible to strike a better claim on the vicar's favour.”
(form-of, plural)plural of sedile
(form-of, plural)plural of sedilium

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Latin, plural of sedile (“seat, bench”).

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