Faldistory
Fal"dis*to*ry\, n. [LL. faldistorium, faldestorium, from OHG. faldstuol; faldan, faltan, to fold (G. falten) + stuol stool. So called because it could be folded or laid together. See
Fold, and
Stool, and cf.
Faldstool,
Fauteuil.] The throne or seat of a bishop within the chancel. [Obs.]