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(historical) An Anglo-Saxon stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary.

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frithstool

Source Word

frithstool

Noun

historical

(historical) An Anglo-Saxon stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary.

Japanese Meaning

アングロサクソン時代の歴史的用語。教会の祭壇付近に配置され、避難や庇護を求める者を保護するために用いられた石製の座席という意味です。

She fled to the frithstool beside the altar, knowing it would grant her sanctuary under the old laws.

彼女は古い法律が庇護を与えると知って、教会の祭壇脇にあるアングロ＝サクソン時代の石の座に逃げ込んだ。

Sense（1）

(historical) An Anglo-Saxon stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary.

frithstools

（ plural ）