Dais
Da´is Pronunciation: dā´ĭs
| n. | 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. |
| 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. |
| Noun | 1. |  dais - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it |