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A raised shelf or ledge behind an altar on which are placed the altar cross, the altar lights, and vases of flowers.

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Used as a noun, listen here, it means: A raised shelf or ledge behind an altar on which are placed the altar cross, the altar lights, and vases of flowers. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To again lay aside (a proposal, resolution, etc.) for future discussion, usually with a view to postponing or shelving the matter indefinitely.