Reredos

[riәdɒs]

Definition

(n.) A screen or partition wall behind an altar.

(n.) The back of a fireplace.

(n.) The open hearth, upon which fires were lighted, immediately under the louver, in the center of ancient halls.

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Definition

n. the wall or screen at the back of an altar usually in the form of a screen detached from the east wall adorned with niches statues &c. or with paintings or tapestry: the back of an open fire-hearth in medieval halls.

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