The reredos in w:Hereford CathedralHereford Cathedral, England
Meaning
Noun
A screen or decoration behind the altar in a church, usually depicting religious iconography or images, akin to the iconostasis of the Eastern Churches.
The back of an open fire-hearth, in medieval halls.
Origin
From Middle English reredos, from Anglo-Norman reredos, areredos; equivalent to rere + French dos.
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