frithstool en · NOUN
Etymology
From frith + stool. Compare Old English friþstōl (“place of safety; refuge”).
Meanings
- (historical) An Anglo-Saxon stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| frith stool | alternative | lexicographic | |
| frithstow | alternative, archaic, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| fridstol | alternative, archaic, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| fridstool | alternative, archaic, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| frithstools | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| fridstoll | alternative, archaic, obsolete | lexicographic |