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frithstools

frithstools is the plural of frithstool.

Meaning of frithstool

Noun

frithstool (plural frithstools)

  1. (historical) An Anglo-Saxon stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary.

Questions about frithstools

What is frithstools the plural of?
Frithstools is the plural of frithstool.

Words near frithstools in the dictionary

  1. frithguild
  2. frithguilds
  3. frithing
  4. friths
  5. frithstool
  6. frithstools
  7. frithstow
  8. frithstows
  9. Frithville
  10. Frithville and Westville
  11. frithy

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