a platform raised above the surrounding level The throne was elevated on a dais of silver steps. — Tracy, Louis

mid-13c., from Anglo-French deis, Old French dais "table, platform," from Latin discus "disk-shaped object," also, by medieval times, "table," from Greek diskos "quo [..]

The centerpiece at the head table (where bride and groom are seated), which drapes to the front of the table for visual effect. Fish bowl

(Pronounced day-iss.) Raised platform on which the head table is placed.

Raised platform for speakers or honoured guests.

Raised platform for high table.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 411)

(n) a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

A relatively common sequela of blunt Head Injury, characterized by a global disruption of Axons throughout the Brain. Associated clinical features may include Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Persisten [..]

Digital Airborne Imaging Spectrometer

, sb. A log used as a seat, and placed against the gable of a cottage at the back of the fire, that is where a ‘round about’ fire was used. If the fire-place was against the gable there was of course [..]

podium (stage, riser

This is a raised platform, where a Lord and his immediate family might sit, in a Medieval

A raised platform in a room for dignified occupancy. *en|podium