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misericord

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misericord, misericorde
1. a ledge projecting from the underside of the hinged seat of a choir stall in a church, on which the occupant can support himself while standing
2. Christianity
a. a relaxation of certain monastic rules for infirm or aged monks or nuns
b. a monastery where such relaxations can be enjoyed


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[100] Although a German misericord carving from around 1430 shows a young woman naked and riding backwards on a goat the association is with lust and adultery and there is no indication that witchcraft is involved.
 
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