The Collaborative International Dictionary
Faldistory
Faldistory \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.]
Wiktionary
faldistory
n. (context obsolete English) The throne or seat of a bishop within the chancel.