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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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. historical, obsolete
2. 2
   plural of sedile form-of, plural
3. 3
   plural of sedilium form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms

pewstall

Etymology

Latin, plural of sedile (“seat, bench”).

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