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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.

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  1. n. 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.
  2. n. 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.
  3. n. A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity.
  4. n. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
  5. 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.] 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. 3. A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity. [Obs.] Shiply.
  6. n:100 n. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it