frithstool

See also: frith stool

English

The frithstool at Hexham Abbey.

Alternative forms

• frith stool
• fridstoll, fridstol, fridstool, frithstow (archaic or obsolete)

Etymology

From frith +‎ stool.

Noun

frithstool (plural frithstools)

1. (historical) An Anglo-Saxon stone seat, placed near the altar of a church, which afforded protection to those seeking sanctuary.