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sedilia

Pronunciation: /sɪˈdɪlɪə/

Definition of sedilia

noun (singular sedile /sɪˈdʌɪli/)

  • a group of stone seats for clergy in the south chancel wall of a church, usually three in number and often canopied and decorated.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin, 'seat', from sedere 'sit'

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