Obs. Adapted by Cockeram as anabather. [L., a. Gr. ἀνάβαθρ-ον an elevated seat, f. ἀνά up + βάθρον a base, step, bench, f. βα- go.] A raised seat or platform; a pulpit.
1623. Cockeram, Anabather, a pulpit.
1759. Martin, Nat. Hist., I. 261. The Anabathrum, whereon the Communion Table is placed.