Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sedilia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.16 in modern English

Syllables: sedil-ia
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A series of seats, typically three, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir, reserved for the use of officiating clergy.

Obsolete

noun

plural of sedile

noun

plural of sedilium

Example Sentences

""I'm sure. And you'll remember your promise? I'm dying to see the celebrated twelfth century canopied sedilia." "You have heard of our unique Norman feature? Oh, really!" It would have been impossible to strike a better claim on the vicar's favour."

Etymology

Latin, plural of sedile (“seat, bench”).

Usage

Obsolete

Inflected Forms

sedilias (plural)

Questions

What does sedilia mean?: A series of seats, typically three, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir, reserved for the use of officiating clergy.
Where does sedilia come from?: Latin, plural of sedile (“seat, bench”).

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