Definitions for daisˈdeɪ ɪs, ˈdaɪ-, deɪs

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

da•isˈdeɪ ɪs, ˈdaɪ-, deɪs(n.)

  1. a raised platform, as at the front of a room, for a lectern, throne, seats of honor, etc.

    Category: Architecture

Origin of dais:

1225–75; ME deis < AF (OF dois) < L discus quoit; see discus

Princeton's WordNet

  1. dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox(noun)

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

Wiktionary

  1. dais(Noun)

    A raised platform in a room for dignified occupancy.

  2. Origin: From deis < ( deis, dois) < discus.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dais(noun)

    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

  2. Dais(noun)

    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. Dais(noun)

    a canopy over the seat of a person of dignity


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