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a cloth covering for an altar.[1150-1200; ME]
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Altar cloth — Altar covered with white altar cloths. An (altar cloth) is used by various religious groups to cover an altar. Christianity, ancient Judaism, and Buddhism are among the world religions that use altar cloths. Because many altars are made of wood… … Wikipedia
Altar cloth — Altar Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Altar-cloth — Altar Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
altar cloth — noun : a cloth used as a covering for an altar * * * a cloth covering for an altar. [1150 1200; ME] * * * altar cloth, a decorative cloth placed on an altar … Useful english dictionary
altar-cloth — alˈtar cloth noun The covering of the altar, often including the frontal and the superfrontal • • • Main Entry: ↑altar … Useful english dictionary
Altar Cloths — • The custom of using three altar cloths began probably in the ninth century, but at present it is of strict obligation for the licit celebration of Mass Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cloths Altar Cloths … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar Protector — • A cover made of cloth, baize or velvet which is placed on the table of the altar, during the time in which the sacred functions do not take place Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Protector Altar Protector … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar — Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Altar cushion — Altar Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Altar frontal — Altar Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
