woolsack

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A Royal Commission, made up of five peers appointed by the King, take their places on the woolsack dressed in red ermine robes and black and two-pointed, bicorner hats.

From BBC • May 25, 2024

She will chair her first session from the woolsack on 5 September.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2011

At Wembley, he should sit on a woolsack.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2010

Distrusted, and extravagantly admired, he established a record by reaching the Lord High Chancellor's woolsack at the age of 45.

From Time Magazine Archive

Even with its limited franchise, he deemed it a very excellent bill; and the woolsack, to which it had elevated him, a very desirable seat.

From Leading Articles on Various Subjects by Davidson, John