‖n. [ L. stater, Gr. stath`r. ] (Gr. Antiq.) The principal gold coin of ancient Greece. It varied much in value, the stater best known at Athens being worth about £1 2s., or about $5.35 (in 1890 value). The Attic silver tetradrachm was in later times called stater. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
n. 1. A magnificent room in a palace or great house. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A small apartment for lodging or sleeping in the cabin, or on the deck, of a vessel; also, a somewhat similar apartment in a railway sleeping car. [ 1913 Webster ]