'DAIS' definitions:

Definition of 'dais'

From: WordNet
noun
A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it [syn: dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox]

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

Acronyms for 'DAIS'

From: V.E.R.A.
  • Database Access and Integration Services (GGF, WG, grid, OGSA)
  • Distributed Application Integration System (ORB)

Words containing 'DAIS'