A ledge, raised platform. In the Bible, used to render Hebrew ăzārāh (Vulgate crepido), apparently either of two platforms or stages, surrounding…
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释义 | society > faith > artefacts > division of building (general) > gradual > [noun] (7) settle1611 A ledge, raised platform. In the Bible, used to render Hebrew ăzārāh (Vulgate crepido), apparently either of two platforms or stages, surrounding… altar step1637 a step leading up to an altar; cf. altar stair n. gradual1693 The steps of an altar. Obsolete (? nonce-use.) predella1757 A step or platform upon which an altar is placed; (also) a painting or sculpture on the vertical face of this. solea1858 In churches (esp. those of the East), a raised part of the floor in front of a chapel or of the chancel. dais1888 By extension: The platform of a lecture hall; the raised floor on which the pulpit and communion table stand in some places of worship. Subcategories:— painting or sculpture on (1) |
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