Misericordia

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪzɝˈaɪˈkɔɹˈdiə/

Misericordia (noun)

  1. A small ledge on the underside of a folding church seat, used for support when standing.
  2. A type of dagger used in the Middle Ages, often for mercy killing in battle.

Examples

  • The misericordia provided comfort during long services.
  • Carvings on the misericordia depicted various scenes.

Common collocations: carved misericordia, wooden misericordia, supportive misericordia, sharp misericordia, wield a misericordia

Synonyms of Misericordia

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Misericordia

  • — When discussing the opposite of mercy.
  • — When referring to lack of compassion.