bisellium

[ bahy-sel-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural bi·sel·li·a [bahy-, sel, -ee-, uh].

1. an ancient Roman seat of honor for two persons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bisellium¹

< Latin, equivalent to bi- bi- ¹ + sell ( a ) seat (cognate with settle ² ) + -ium -ium

Example Sentences

In the centre of the room is the Bisellium, or chair of state, formed of bronze inlaid with silver.

From Project Gutenberg

The bisellium of Faustus is shown in one of the end panels; in the other we see a ship sailing into port (Fig. 243).

From Project Gutenberg