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Altar

Altar Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Altar? [n] a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made [n] the table in Christian churches where communion is given Synonyms \| Synonyms for Altar: communion table \| Lord's table Related Terms \| Find terms related to Altar: altar carpet \| altar desk \| altar facing \| altar of prothesis \| altar rail \| altar side \| altar slab \| altar stair \| altar stone \| altarpiece \| ancona \| bomos \| chancel table \| Communion table \| credence \| eschara \| frontal \| gradin \| hestia \| holy table \| mensal \| missal stand \| predella \| prothesis \| retable \| retablo \| rood altar \| scrobis \| superaltar See Also \| construction \| high altar \| structure \| table Altar In Webster's Dictionary \Al"tar\, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity. Noah builded an altar unto the Lord. --Gen. viii. 20. 2. In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table. Note: Altar is much used adjectively, or as the first part of a compound; as, altar bread or altar-bread. {Altar cloth} or {Altar-cloth}, the cover for an altar in a Christian church, usually richly embroidered. {Altar cushion}, a cushion laid upon the altar in a Christian church to support the service book. {Altar frontal}. See {Frontal}. {Altar rail}, the railing in front of the altar or communion table. {Altar screen}, a wall or partition built behind an altar to protect it from approach in the rear. {Altar tomb}, a tomb resembling an altar in shape, etc. {Family altar}, place of family devotions. {To lead (as a bride) to the altar}, to marry; -- said of a woman.

Altar Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Altar?

[n] a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
[n] the table in Christian churches where communion is given

Synonyms | Synonyms for Altar: communion table | Lord's table

See Also | construction | high altar | structure | table

Altar In Webster's Dictionary

\Al"tar\, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl.
altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier,
F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.]
1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of
   stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense
   burned to a deity.

         Noah builded an altar unto the Lord.  --Gen. viii.
                                               20.

2. In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or
   other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist;
   the communion table.

Note: Altar is much used adjectively, or as the first part of
      a compound; as, altar bread or altar-bread.

{Altar cloth} or

{Altar-cloth}, the cover for an altar in a Christian church,
   usually richly embroidered.

{Altar cushion}, a cushion laid upon the altar in a Christian
   church to support the service book.

{Altar frontal}. See {Frontal}.

{Altar rail}, the railing in front of the altar or communion
   table.

{Altar screen}, a wall or partition built behind an altar to
   protect it from approach in the rear.

{Altar tomb}, a tomb resembling an altar in shape, etc.

{Family altar}, place of family devotions.

{To lead (as a bride) to the altar}, to marry; -- said of a
   woman.

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