Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
dossil .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Same as
dorsal , n.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel
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Examples
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When the ciboria over the altar fell into disuse a curtain was suspended at the back of the altar. called a dossel, or dorsal, and two others, one at each side of it.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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So saying; the old Earl arose, and walked forth with a firm step; and his old hound sprang up, pricked its ears, and followed him; the blinded falcon turned its head towards the clapping door, but did not stir from the dossel.
Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 05 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838
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A chair of state, with dossel and canopy, was set for the daughter of Algar, and behind stood maidens of Wales, selected in haste for her attendants.
Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 08 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838
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A chair of state, with dossel and canopy, was set for the daughter of Algar, and behind stood maidens of Wales, selected in haste for her attendants.
Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838
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So saying; the old Earl arose, and walked forth with a firm step; and his old hound sprang up, pricked its ears, and followed him; the blinded falcon turned its head towards the clapping door, but did not stir from the dossel.
Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838
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