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Webster 1913 Edition
Faldstool
Fald′stoolˊ
,Noun.
[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.
☞ 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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Faldstool
FALD'STOOL
,Noun.
1.
A kind of stool placed at the south side of the altar, at which the kings of England kneel at their coronation.2.
The chair of a bishop inclosed by the railing of the altar.3.
An arm-chair or folding chair.