n. 1. An architectural support or base, as for a column or statue. 2. A support or foundation. 3. A position of high regard or adoration. tr.v. ped·es·taled, ped·es·tal·ing, ped·es·tals or ped·es·talled or ped·es·tal·ling To place on or provide with a pedestal. [Obsolete French, from Italian piedistallo : piè, foot (from Latin pēs; see PEDI-) + di, of (from Latin dē; see DE-) + stallo, stall (of Germanic origin; see stel- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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