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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.) In the
Christian
church,
a
construction
of
stone,
wood, or other
material
for the
celebration
of the Holy
Eucharist;
the
communion
table..
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Retrochoir
::
Retrochoir
(n.) Any
extension
of a
church
behind
the high
altar,
as a
chapel;
also, in an
apsidal
church,
all the space
beyond
the line of the back or
eastern
face of the
altar..
Altarist
::
Altarist
(n.) A vicar of a
church.
Altarwise
::
Altarwise
(adv.)
In the
proper
position
of an
altar,
that is, at the east of a
church
with its ends
towards
the north and
south..
Sacrifice
::
Sacrifice
(n.) To make an
offering
of; to
consecrate
or
present
to a
divinity
by way of
expiation
or
propitiation,
or as a token
acknowledgment
or
thanksgiving;
to
immolate
on the altar of God, in order to atone for sin, to
procure
favor,
or to
express
thankfulness;
as, to
sacrifice
an ox or a
sheep..
Pentaptych
::
Pentaptych
(n.) A
picture,
or
combination
of
pictures,
consisting
of a
centerpiece
and
double
folding
doors or
wings,
as for an
altarpiece..
Ciborium
::
Ciborium
(n.) A
canopy
usually
standing
free and
supported
on four
columns,
covering
the high
altar,
or, very
rarely,
a
secondary
altar..
Retable
::
Retable
(n.) A shelf
behind
the
altar,
for
display
of
lights,
vases of
wlowers,
etc..
Introit
::
Introit
(n.) A part of a psalm or other
portion
of
Scripture
read by the
priest
at Mass
immediately
after
ascending
to the
altar.
Gradino
::
Gradino
(n.) A step or
raised
shelf,
as above a
sideboard
or
altar.
Cf.
Superaltar,
and
Gradin..
Cruet
::
Cruet (n.) A
vessel
used to hold wine, oil, or water for the
service
of the
altar..
Frithstool
::
Frithstool
(n.) A seat in
churches
near the
altar,
to which
offenders
formerly
fled for
sanctuary..
Calefactory
::
Calefactory
(n.) A
hollow
sphere
of
metal,
filled
with hot
water,
or a
chafing
dish,
placed
on the altar in cold
weather
for the
priest
to warm his hands
with..
Gradine
::
Gradine
(n.) Any
member
like a step, as the
raised
back of an altar or the like; a set
raised
over
another..
Shrine
::
Shrine
(n.) Any
sacred
place,
as an
altar,
tromb,
or the
like..
Shittah Tree
::
Shittah
tree (n.) A tree that
furnished
the
precious
wood of which the ark,
tables,
altars,
boards,
etc., of the
Jewish
tabernacle
were made; -- now
believed
to have been the wood of the
Acacia
Seyal,
which is hard, fine
grained,
and
yellowish
brown in
color..
Chapel
::
Chapel
(n.) a room or
recess
in a
church,
containing
an
altar..
Desolate
::
Desolate
(a.) Laid
waste;
in a
ruinous
condition;
neglected;
destroyed;
as,
desolate
altars..
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..
Saltarella
::
Saltarella
(n.) See
Saltarello.
Ara
::
Ara (n.) The
Altar;
a
southern
constellation,
south of the tail of the
Scorpion..
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