Associations to the word «Misericord»

Wiktionary

MISERICORD, noun. Relaxation of monastic rules.
MISERICORD, noun. The room in a monastery for monks granted such relaxation.
MISERICORD, noun. A ledge, sometimes ornately carved, attached to a folding church seat to provide support for a person standing for long periods; a subsellium.
MISERICORD, noun. A medieval dagger, used for the mercy stroke to a wounded foe.

Wise words

Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
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