Altar
Al·tar
Altar
n.
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A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
Noah builded an altar unto the Lord.
- In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table.
Phrases & Compounds
- Altar cloth
- the cover for an altar in a Christian church, usually richly embroidered.
- Altar cushion
- a cushion laid upon the altar in a Christian church to support the service book.
- Altar frontal
- See Frontal.
- Altar rail
- the railing in front of the altar or communion table.
- Altar screen
- a wall or partition built behind an altar to protect it from approach in the rear.
- Altar tomb
- a tomb resembling an altar in shape, etc.
- Family altar
- place of family devotions.
- To lead (as a bride) to the altar
- to marry; -- said of a woman.