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Definition of altar
Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of altar is as below...
Altar (n.) A
raised
structure
(as a
square
or
oblong
erection
of stone or wood) on which
sacrifices
are
offered
or
incense
burned
to a
deity.
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Cruet
::
Cruet (n.) A
vessel
used to hold wine, oil, or water for the
service
of the
altar..
Superfuse
::
Superfrontal
(n.) A cloth which is
placed
over the top of an
altar,
and often hangs down a few
inches
over the
frontal..
Frontal
::
Frontal
(n.) A
movable,
decorative
member
in
metal,
carved
wood, or,
commonly,
in rich stuff or in
embroidery,
covering
the front of the
altar.
Frontals
are
usually
changed
according
to the
different
ceremonies..
Hagioscope
::
Hagioscope
(n.) An
opening
made in the
interior
walls of a
cruciform
church
to
afford
a view of the altar to those in the
transepts;
--
called,
in
architecture,
a
squint..
Haikal
::
Haikal
(n.) The
central
chapel
of the three
forming
the
sanctuary
of a
Coptic
church.
It
contains
the high
altar,
and is
usually
closed
by an
embroidered
curtain..
Sedilia
::
Sedilia
(n. pl.) Seats in the
chancel
of a
church
near the altar for the
officiating
clergy
during
intervals
of
service.
Gradino
::
Gradino
(n.) A step or
raised
shelf,
as above a
sideboard
or
altar.
Cf.
Superaltar,
and
Gradin..
Saltarello
::
Saltarello
(n.) A
popular
Italian
dance in quick 3-4 or 6-8 time,
running
mostly
in
triplets,
but with a hop step at the
beginning
of each
measure.
See
Tarantella..
Antependium
::
Antependium
(n.) The
hangings
or
screen
in front of the
altar;
an altar
cloth;
the
frontal.
Oath
::
Oath (n.) A
solemn
affirmation,
connected
with a
sacred
object,
or one
regarded
as
sacred,
as the
temple,
the
altar,
the blood of Abel, the
Bible,
the
Koran,
etc..
Heave Offering
::
Heave
offering
() An
offering
or
oblation
heaved
up or
elevated
before
the
altar,
as the
shoulder
of the peace
offering.
See Wave
offering..
Minister
::
Minister
(n.) One who
serves
at the
altar;
one who
performs
sacerdotal
duties;
the
pastor
of a
church
duly
authorized
or
licensed
to
preach
the
gospel
and
administer
the
sacraments.
Pentaptych
::
Pentaptych
(n.) A
picture,
or
combination
of
pictures,
consisting
of a
centerpiece
and
double
folding
doors or
wings,
as for an
altarpiece..
Altar
::
Altar (n.) A
raised
structure
(as a
square
or
oblong
erection
of stone or wood) on which
sacrifices
are
offered
or
incense
burned
to a
deity.
Percher
::
Percher
(v. i.) A Paris
candle
anciently
used in
England;
also, a large wax
candle
formerly
set upon the
altar..
Altar
::
Altar (n.) In the
Christian
church,
a
construction
of
stone,
wood, or other
material
for the
celebration
of the Holy
Eucharist;
the
communion
table..
Retable
::
Retable
(n.) A shelf
behind
the
altar,
for
display
of
lights,
vases of
wlowers,
etc..
Canopy
::
Canopy
(n.) Also, a
rooflike
covering,
supported
on
pillars
over an
altar,
a
statue,
a
fountain,
etc..
Ciborium
::
Ciborium
(n.) A
canopy
usually
standing
free and
supported
on four
columns,
covering
the high
altar,
or, very
rarely,
a
secondary
altar..
Altarage
::
Altarage
(n.) The
profit
which
accrues
to the
priest,
by
reason
of the
altar,
from the small
tithes..
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