'DAIS' definitions:
Definition of 'dais'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Dais'
From: GCIDE
- Dais \Da"is\ (d[=a]"[i^]s), n. [OE. deis, des, table, dais, OF. deis table, F. dais a canopy, L. discus a quoit, a dish (from the shape), LL., table, fr. Gr. ? a quoit, a dish. See Dish.]
- 1. The high or principal table, at the end of a hall, at which the chief guests were seated; also, the chief seat at the high table. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- 2. A platform slightly raised above the floor of a hall or large room, giving distinction to the table and seats placed upon it for the chief guests. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity. [Obs.] --Shiply. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'dais'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- balcony,
- bench,
- catafalque,
- chair,
- curule chair,
- emplacement,
- estrade,
- floor,
- gallery,
- heliport,
- helm,
- hustings,
- landing,
- landing pad,
- landing stage,
- launching pad,
- platform,
- podium,
- pulpit,
- rostrum,
- saddle,
- seat,
- seat of power,
- seat of state,
- soapbox,
- stage,
- step terrace,
- stump,
- terrace,
- tribunal,
- tribune,
- woolsack
Acronyms for 'dais'
From: V.E.R.A.
- Database Access and Integration Services (GGF, WG, grid, OGSA)
- Distributed Application Integration System (ORB)