‖n. [ LL., fr. L. ante + pendere to hang. ] (Eccl.) The hangings or screen in front of the altar; an altar cloth; the frontal. Smollett. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to the last syllable but two. --
n. An Indian wigwam or tent. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Act of tepefying. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. & i.