also: やつあしのつくえ
noun
eight-legged table (for religious offerings)
Archaic term for a low table with eight legs, historically used as a stand for offerings in Buddhist or Shinto rituals.
寺の宝物殿に八足の机が展示されている。
An eight-legged table is displayed in the temple's treasure hall.
Compound of 八足 (eight legs) and 机 (table/desk). The reading はっそく is a euphonic change from はちそく. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term refers to a specific piece of ritual furniture.