suppedaneum

Meaning

Noun

a foot-support for a crucified person, projecting from the base of the cross
the platform in front of the altar on which celebrating priest stands

Origin

From Late Latin suppedāneum, neuter of suppedāneus, composed of sub- + pes + -aneus.

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