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estrade [e-strahd] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a slightly raised platform in a room or hall.
- a platform, as for a throne or bed of state.
Origin of estrade 1690–1700; French Spanish estrado part of a room in which a carpet is spread Latin strātum; see stratum Examples from the Web for estrade Historical Examples of estrade
Von Francius returned to his estrade, Eugen to his seat, and the concert began.
Jessie Fothergill
An estrade had been erected from Logaorden to the landing-place.
The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II
A.E. Nordenskieold
All eyes turned to the estrade reserved for the Flemish envoys.
Victor Hugo
The cardinal halted for a moment on the threshold of the estrade.
Victor Hugo
The estrade was invaded; everybody wished to shake hands with Mutimer.
George Gissing
British Dictionary definitions for estrade estrade noun
- a dais or raised platform
Word Origin for estrade C17: from French, from Spanish estrado carpeted floor, from Latin: stratum