Miserere
Pronunciation : Mis`e*re"re
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., have mercy, fr. misereri to have mercy, fr. miser. See Miser.]
Definition : 1. (R. C. Ch.)
Defn: The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere.
2. A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm. Where only the wind signs miserere. Lowell.
3. (Arch.)
Defn: A small projecting boss or bracket, on the under side of the hinged seat of a church stall (see Stall). It was intended, the seat being turned up, to give some support to a worshiper when standing. Called also misericordia.
4. (Med.)
Defn: Same as Ileus.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913