Definitions for: Dais


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



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: ambo, podium, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox, stump

See Also: platform

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