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absis
(gcide) | Apse \Apse\ ([a^]ps), n.; pl. Apses ([a^]p"s[e^]z). [See
Apsis.]
1. (Arch.)
(a) A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church,
having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular
termination, and, most often, projecting from the east
end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied
by seats for the bishop and clergy. Hence:
(b) The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches.
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2. A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were
kept.
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Note: This word is also written apsis and absis.
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Absis
(gcide) | Absis \Ab"sis\, n.
See Apsis.
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absis
(gcide) | Apse \Apse\ ([a^]ps), n.; pl. Apses ([a^]p"s[e^]z). [See
Apsis.]
1. (Arch.)
(a) A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church,
having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular
termination, and, most often, projecting from the east
end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied
by seats for the bishop and clergy. Hence:
(b) The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches.
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2. A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were
kept.
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Note: This word is also written apsis and absis.
[1913 Webster]Absis \Ab"sis\, n.
See Apsis.
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Absist
(gcide) | Absist \Ab*sist"\, v. i. [L. absistere, p. pr. absistens; ab +
sistere to stand, causal of stare.]
To stand apart from; top leave off; to desist. [Obs.]
--Raleigh.
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Absistence
(gcide) | Absistence \Ab*sist"ence\, n.
A standing aloof. [Obs.]
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