Miserere :: Miserere (n.) The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere..
Miserere :: Miserere (n.) A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm.
Miserere :: Miserere (n.) 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..
Misericordia :: Misericordia (n.) A thin-bladed dagger; so called, in the Middle Ages, because used to give the death wound or mercy stroke to a fallen adversary..
Misericordia :: Misericordia (n.) An indulgence as to food or dress granted to a member of a religious order.