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   Dais (dāˈĭs), 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. δίσκος 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.]
   
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   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.
   
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   3. A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity. [Obs.]  Shiply.
   
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