scanni

Scanni is the plural form of the Italian noun scanno, which refers to a bench, seat, or pew. In historical and architectural contexts, scanni denotes fixed seating in places such as churches, theatres, council chambers, or other public spaces.

In medieval and early modern Italian, scanni described rows of seats reserved for certain groups or functions.

Etymology: The term has appeared in Italian since at least the Middle Ages; its exact linguistic origins are not clearly documented in modern sources.

As a surname: Scanni is also a family name in Italy, with bearers recorded in various regions.

In contemporary usage, the term is most commonly found in historical writings, architectural descriptions, or studies of ecclesiastical and public seating.