suppedaneum
From LSJ
Τὸ γὰρ περισσὰ πράσσειν οὐκ ἔχει νοῦν οὐδένα → There is no sense in doing things beyond the usual measure
sup-pĕdānĕum: (subp-), i, n. pedaneus,
I a footstool (eccl. Lat.): pedum, Lact. 4, 12, 17 (from Psa. 109, 1, where Vulg. has scabellum).
