A pedestal or base; esp. one having a socket or cavity into which a cross is inserted. Now rare.
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释义 | the world > space > relative position > low position > [noun] > condition of being placed under > that which lies under > base on which a thing rests > pedestal (9) footstoneOE A pedestal or base; esp. one having a socket or cavity into which a cross is inserted. Now rare. foot stakea1382 †(a) an upright support for something (obsolete); †(b) = footstalk, n. 1 (obsolete); (c) any stake at the bottom or end of something (somewhat rare). basec1450 Part of a structure. The pedestal of a statue, cross, etc. pedestal1563 Originally, in classical architecture: the part of a column below the base of the shaft, comprising the plinth or plinths and the dado (if… footpath1580 Apparently: a stone used as a base or pedestal. Obsolete. rare. footstall1585 The base or pedestal of a pillar, statue, etc. basisa1616 A pedestal. Obsolete. postament1738 A pedestal, a base; (also) a framing, mounting, or moulding around a bas-relief or the like. footstalk1787 A narrow upright support; esp. the stem of a glass. Obsolete. |
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