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Dais

Dais Meaning & Definition
Dais Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dais?

[n] a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dais: ambo | podium | pulpit | rostrum | soapbox | stump

Related Terms | Find terms related to Dais: balcony | bench | catafalque | chair | curule chair | emplacement | estrade | floor | gallery | heliport | helm | hustings | landing | landing pad | landing stage | launching pad | platform | podium | pulpit | rostrum | saddle | seat | seat of power | seat of state | soapbox | stage | step terrace | stump | terrace | tribunal | tribune | woolsack

See Also | platform

Dais In Webster's Dictionary

\Da"is\ (d[=a]"[i^]s), n. [OE. deis, des, table, dais, OF. deis table, F. dais a canopy, L. discus a quoit, a dish (from the shape), LL., table, fr. Gr. ? a quoit, a dish. See {Dish}.] 1. The high or principal table, at the end of a hall, at which the chief guests were seated; also, the chief seat at the high table. [Obs.] 2. A platform slightly raised above the floor of a hall or large room, giving distinction to the table and seats placed upon it for the chief guests. 3. A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity. [Obs.] --Shiply.

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