About The Word Dais
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Dais
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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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