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dais
\ˈdāə̇s also dīə̇s or sometimes ˈdās or ˈdīs\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English deis, dees, from Old French deis, from Latin discus quoit, dish — more at dish
1. : a platform raised usually above the floor of a hall or large room to give distinction or prominence to those occupying it
< the principal speakers were seated on the dais >
2. : a raised terrace out of doors
< an elevated observation point with a concrete dais — American Guide Series: Texas >
3. : deas
4. archaic : a canopy over a throne or other seat of state |