Miserere

Same as: ileus

1.

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.

3.

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.