noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A plaque mounted on a door, bearing information about the occupant of a room or building.
2. 2
   a nameplate fastened to a door; indicates the person who works or lives there wordnet

Etymology

From door + plate.

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