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sedilias

sedilias is the plural of sedilia.

Meaning of sedilia

Noun

sedilia (plural sedilias)

  1. (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.1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London

Questions about sedilias

What is sedilias the plural of?
Sedilias is the plural of sedilia.

Words near sedilias in the dictionary

  1. sedgy
  2. sedigraphy
  3. sedile
  4. sediles
  5. sedilia
  6. sedilias
  7. sedilium
  8. Sedillo
  9. Sedillos
  10. sediment
  11. sedimentability

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