misericord

n. 一种短剑, 凳下方的横木, 免戒室

发音

UK /mɪˈzɛɹɪkɔːd/
其它
US /mɪˈzɛɹɪkɔɹd/

词形变化

misericords 复数 misericords

别名

misericorde miséricorde

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Relaxation of monastic rules.

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  2. 2.

    The room in a monastery for monks granted such relaxation.

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  3. 3.

    A ledge, sometimes ornately carved, attached to a folding church seat to provide support for a person standing for long periods; a subsellium.

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    1969, M. D. Anderson, The Iconography of British Misericords, G. L. Remnant, A Catalogue of Misericords in Great Britain, page xxiii, Misericords are a very humble form of medieval art and it is unlikely that the most distinguished carvers of any period were employed in making them, except, perhaps, during their apprentice years.

  4. 4.

    A medieval dagger, used for the mercy stroke to a wounded foe.

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词源

From 1200–1250, from Middle English misericorde (“an act of clemency”) from Old French, from Latin misericordia (“pity”). Doublet of misericordia.

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