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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One of a row of seats in an Ancient Roman amphitheatre. historical
2. 2
   A seat in the chancel of a church near the altar, for the officiating clergyman.

Synonyms

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sedilesedile

Etymology

From Latin sedilium.

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