dais
English
/ˈdeɪ.ɪs/, /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/
noun
Definitions
- A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from.
- (historical) A bench, a settle, a pew.
- (obsolete) An elevated table in a hall at which important people were seated; a high table.
- The canopy over an altar, etc.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English deis derived from deis derived from Old French deis derived from Latin discum derived from Ancient Greek δίσκος (platter, quoit, disk, a circular plate suited for hurling, discus, disc, tray).
Origin
Ancient Greek
δίσκος
Gloss
platter, quoit, disk, a circular plate suited for hurling, discus, disc, tray
Concept
Semantic Field
Modern world
Ontological Category
Person/Thing