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dossel

dossel is the alternative form of dorsal.

Meaning of dorsal

Noun

dorsal (plural dorsals)

  1. A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
    • Near-synonyms: altar screen, rood screen (not always different)
  2. Any of the longitudinal series of plates that encircle the body, excluding the ventral scales.
  3. A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue.

See all 8 meanings of dorsal

Forms of dossel

pluraldossels

Origin of dossel

Old French dossel.

Questions about dossel

What is dossel the alternative form of?
Dossel is the alternative form of dorsal.

Words near dossel in the dictionary

  1. dossed about
  2. dossed around
  3. dossed down
  4. dossed off
  5. dossed out
  6. dossel
  7. dossels
  8. dosser
  9. dosseret
  10. dosserets
  11. dossers

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