frithstool

frith·stool

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frith-stoo l]
- /ˈfrɪθˌstʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frith-stoo l]
- /ˈfrɪθˌstʊl/

Definitions of frithstool word

noun frithstool (in Anglo-Saxon England) a seat in a church, placed near the altar, for persons who claimed the right of sanctuary. 1
noun frithstool (from Old English) a seat in a church which provided protection to a person seeking sanctuary 0
noun frithstool (archaic) A stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary. 0

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Origin of frithstool

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Old English frithstōl, equivalent to frith peace, security (akin to Old Norse frithr, Gothic Frithareiks Frederick; see friend) + stōl stool

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Parts of speech for Frithstool

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frithstool popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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