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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. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

3. n. A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity. Source: opted

4. n. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

6. n:100 n. a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it Source: ecdict

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