dossal

dossal Definition

dos·sal (däs′əl)

noun

Historical an ornamental upholstery at the back of a chair, throne, etc.
an ornamental cloth, as one hung behind an altar

Etymology: ML dossale, var. of dorsale < dorsalis: see dorsal

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