dish cross

dish cross
noun
: a low cross-shaped stand that is used for holding dishes at the table and that consists usually of adjustable silver bars with a small lamp being placed beneath the center to keep the food hot

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dish cross,
a metal stand to support a hot dish, shaped like a cross: »

Dish rings…were quickly superseded by the more elaborate dish cross which had adjustable arms, and often a spirit lamp in the centre (London Times).


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