Definition of freedstool. Meaning of freedstool. Synonyms of freedstool

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Definition of freedstool

freedstool
Fridstol Frid"stol` (fr[i^]d"st[=o]l`), Frithstool Frith`stool" (fr[i^]th"st[=oo]l`), n. [AS. fri[eth]st[=o]l. See Fred, and Stool.] A seat in churches near the altar, to which offenders formerly fled for sanctuary. [Written variously fridstool, freedstool, etc.] [Obs.]
Freedstool
Freedstool Freed"stool`, n. [Obs.] See Fridstol.

Meaning of freedstool from wikipedia

- securitatem. Also, fridstoll or frithstow, Old English frithstól, frythstól, freedstool, fridstool, meaning (a). Old English only, A place of safety; a refuge;...