MISERERES
Noun
misereres
plural of miserere
Source: Wiktionary
MISERERE
Mis`e*re"re, n. Etym: [L., have mercy, fr. misereri to have mercy,
fr. miser. See Miser.]
1. (R. C. Ch.)
Definition: 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.)
Definition: 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.)
Definition: Same as Ileus.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition