MISERICORD
\mˈa͡ɪzəɹˌɪkɔːd], \mˈaɪzəɹˌɪkɔːd], \m_ˈaɪ_z_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_k_ɔː_d]\
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Apartment in monastery in which some indulgences were permitted; dagger for giving the coup de grace; shelving projection on under side of hinged seat in choir stall, serving when seat was turned up to support person standing. [old French]
By Sir Augustus Henry
