HyperDic: mercy_seat

English > 2 senses of the expression mercy seat:
NOUNartifactmercy seatthe throne of God
artifactmercy seatthe golden covering of the ark of the covenant
English > mercy seat: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe throne of God.
BroaderthroneThe chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
English > mercy seat: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe golden covering of the ark of the covenant.
BroadercoveringAn artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

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