dais

The definition of a dais is a raised area in a room meant for an honored person or a speaker.

(noun)

An example of a dais is what the King of Thailand's throne sits on while he is speaking.

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noun pl. daises

a platform raised above the floor at one end of a hall or room, as for a throne, seats of honor, a speaker's stand, etc.

Origin: ME & OFr deis, high table in a hall < ML discus, table < L, quoit, discus

See dais in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A raised platform, as in a lecture hall, for speakers or honored guests.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English deis

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman, platform

Origin: , from Late Latin discus, table

Origin: , from Latin, discus, quoit; see disk

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