1. (n.) The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere.

2. (n.) A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm.

3. (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.

4. (n.) Same as Ileus.

Agnus Dei Benedicite Gloria Gloria Patri Gloria in Excelsis Introit Magnificat Nunc Dimittis Te Deum Trisagion Vedic hymn alleluia answer anthem antiphon antiphony canticle chant chorale doxology hallelujah hosanna hymn hymn of praise hymnody hymnography hymnology laud mantra motet offertory offertory sentence paean psalm psalmody report response responsory versicle