# subsellium

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A projecting ledge on the stalls in a church where persons might lean whilst standing during prayers; misericord.

## Etymology
Originates 1695–1705 from Latin subsellia (low seat or bench), from sub- (under) + sella (seat).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/subsellium