dossal

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Definition of dossal in English English dictionary

an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel

{i} ornamental hanging hung behind and above the altar of a church

Hyphenation

dos·sal

Etymology

[ 'dä-s&l ] (noun.) 1851. Medieval Latin dossale, dorsale, from neuter of Late Latin dorsalis dorsal.