\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.]