sedile

[sɛˈdiːlə]

Definitions

1. noun

A seat for a bishop or other high-ranking church official in a church.

“The cathedral’s sedile was intricately carved with gold and precious stones.”

2. noun

A bench or seat, especially in a church or cathedral.

“The sedile in the old church had been preserved for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • bench
  • seat

Antonyms

  • footstool
  • standing