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MERCY-SEAT

\mˈɜːsisˈiːt], \mˈɜːsisˈiːt], \m_ˈɜː_s_i_s_ˈiː_t]\

Definitions of MERCY-SEAT

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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n. The place of mercy or forgiveness; the covering of the ark of the covenant, among the Jews.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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