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Faldstool
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What's The Definition Of Faldstool?Synonyms | Synonyms for Faldstool: Related Terms | Find terms related to Faldstool: See Also | Faldstool In Webster's Dictionary \Fald"stool`\, n. [See {Faldistory}.]
A folding stool, or portable seat, made to fold up in the
manner of a camo stool. It was formerly placed in the choir
for a bishop, when he offciated in any but his own cathedral
church. --Fairholt.
Note: In the modern practice of the Church of England, the
term faldstool is given to the reading desk from which
the litany is read. This esage is a relic of the
ancient use of a lectern folding like a camp stool.
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