fridstol Meaning, Definition & Usage

Frid"stol`, Frith`stool" noun (Also<

• Fridstol
• Frithstool

)

Etymology

AS. fristl. See Fred, and Stool.

Definitions

1. A seat in churches near the altar, to which offenders formerly fled for sanctuary. Written variously fridstool, freedstool, etc. Obs.