Meaning Of The Word Reredos

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Reredos Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Reredos?

reredos in American English
an ornamental screen or partition wall behind an altar in a church
noun: a screen or a decorated part of the wall behind an altar in a church

reredos in British English
noun: a screen or wall decoration at the back of an altar, in the form of a hanging, tapestry, painting, or piece of metalwork or sculpture

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