altar and altāre, āris, n., v. altaria.
·noun A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are o...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
(Heb. mizbe'ah, from a word meaning "to slay"), any structure of earth (Ex. 20:24) or unwrought ston...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A platform in the upper part of a dock. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
The first altar of which we have any account is that built by Noah when he left the ark. (Genesis 8:...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary