Choir-stall
21stall — I [[t]stɔl[/t]] n. 1) agr. a compartment, as in a stable, for the accommodation of one animal 2) agr. a stable or shed for horses or cattle 3) a booth or stand in which merchandise is displayed for sale (often used in combination): a… …
22stall — noun 1》 a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market. 2》 an individual compartment for an animal in a stable or cowshed, enclosed on three sides. ↘a stable or cowshed. ↘(also starting stall) a cage like compartment in… …
23stall — I. n. 1. Stable. 2. Compartment (as in a stable), cell, recess. 3. Stand (where things are sold), shop, booth, étalage. 4. Seat (for a dignitary in the choir of a church). II. v. a. 1 …
24Decanal stall — Decanal Dec a*nal (?; 277), a. [Cf. F. d[ e]canal. See {Dean}.] Pertaining to a dean or deanery. [1913 Webster] His rectorial as well as decanal residence. Churton. [1913 Webster] {Decanal side}, the side of the choir on which the dean s tall is… …
25Prebendal stall — see also PrebendaryA prebendal stall is a seat, usually in the back row of the choir stalls, where a prebendary sits. It was a place of honour for dignitaries who were members of clergy on the staff of a cathedral or collegiate church …
26Nathaniel Hitch — Nationality English Field Sculpture Training Was sent by Farmer and Brindley to evening classes at Borough Polytechnic before setting out as a journeyman sculptor …
27Chester Cathedral — Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary …
28Stalls — • Seats in a choir, wholly or partly enclosed on the back and sides Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Stalls Stalls † …
29Wood-Carving — • Discusses the branch of wood carving dealing with artistic objects, belonging either to plastic (as statues, crucifixes, and similar carvings), or to industrial art (as arabesques and rosettes), and which serve mainly for the ornamentation of… …
30Misericord — This article is about the church ornament. For the weapon, see Misericorde (weapon). Misericord and choir stall at Chester Cathedral A misericord (sometimes named mercy seat, like the Biblical object) is a small wooden shelf on the underside of a …
