Definition of "joint-stool" []

• A stool made of parts fitted or joined together, as distinguished from one more roughly made, as from planks. (noun)
• Any supporting rest or block used for holding the ends of two abutting parts, as the ends of rails, ships’ ways, etc. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "As for the younger magnates, the honour of being permitted to join the imperial conversation was expected to render them far superior to the paltry accommodation of a joint-stool."
• "A man of business never wants a counter if he can meet with a joint-stool."
• "It is surprising, he says, that the court of Rome has not among all its relics some little fancy-box or joint-stool of His workmanship."