ETYM Old Eng. alter, auter, autier, from Latin altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. from altus high: cf. Old Fren. alter, autier, French autel. Related to Altitude.
(Homonym: alter).
1. A raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.
2. The table in Christian churches where communion is given; SYN. communion table, Lord's table. + prikaži više