dais

Noun
Synonyms: podiumpulpitrostrumambostumpsoapbox

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on itSynonyms: podiumpulpitrostrumambostumpsoapbox
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Dais \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.] [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

3.A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity. [Obs.] --Shiply. [1913 Webster]

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