Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A projection or support under the feet of a person crucified: used with special reference to Christ or a crucifix.
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- noun a foot-support for a crucified person, projecting from the base of the cross
Etymologies
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Examples
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With a suppedaneum and a sedile, breathing was easier and the problem became dehydration and thirst, with the crucified man more likely to die from a combination of thirst and exposure, rather than asphyxia.
The Shroud Codex Ph.D Jerome R. Corsi 2010
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“The Shroud shows no evidence of a suppedaneum, or footrest,” Middagh answered.
The Shroud Codex Ph.D Jerome R. Corsi 2010
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It consists of a richly-adorned, silk-covered armchair, fastened on a suppedaneum, on each side of which are two gilded rings; through these rings pass the long rods with which twelve footmen (palafrenieri), in red uniforms, carry the throne on their shoulders.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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Again in miniatures from the ninth century the figure is robed, and stands erect on the cross and on the suppedaneum.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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Crucifixion there often appears beneath the feet a wooden support (, suppedaneum); that it ever existed is very doubtful.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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As soon as the deacon has finished his versicle the celebrant turns back to the altar and waits; the deacon and subdeacon kneel on the suppedaneum.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913
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a three-barred cross, of which the upper bar represents the title of the cross, the second the arms, and the lowest, which is always inclined at an angle, the suppedaneum or foot-rest.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
sionnach commented on the word suppedaneum
support for feet, especially on the cross during crucifixion .
February 5, 2008
sionnach commented on the word suppedaneum
a support for the feet of a crucified person, projecting from the vertical shaft of the cross.
July 28, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word suppedaneum
sionnach confirms his own definition. :-)
July 28, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word suppedaneum
Or maybe he's looking for a succedaneum of the first definition.
July 28, 2008