retable

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English

Definitions

noun

A table or shelf behind an altar, on which are placed images or holy objects.

verb

To table again.“Politicians are keen to retable the bill.”

Related words

Synonyms

reredos restate re-enter reintroduce re-introduce resubmit reinsert facade altar book table superaltar feretory reliquary shrine etagere tabernacle prie-dieu

Associated

altarpiece senhora sacristy gilded niche carved baroque panels convent painted

Rhymes

tea table ac table agree table b table c table cd table complete table concrete table d table de table

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