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high table

n
(Education) (sometimes capitals) the table, sometimes elevated, in the dining hall of a school, college, etc, at which the principal teachers, fellows, etc, sit
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high′ ta`ble


n.
the table in the dining hall of a British college reserved for senior members and guests.
[1300–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.high table - a dining table in a dining-hall raised on a platformhigh table - a dining table in a dining-hall raised on a platform; seats are reserved for distinguished persons
dining-hall - a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
dining table, board - a table at which meals are served; "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board"
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high table

n (Univ) → tavola dei professori (nella sala della mensa)
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