n. & v.
--n.
1. a base supporting a column or pillar.
2 the stone etc. base of a statue etc.
3 either of the two supports of a knee-hole desk or table, usu. containing drawers.
--v.tr. (pedestalled, pedestalling; US pedestaled, pedestaling) set or support on a pedestal.
Phrases and idioms:
pedestal table a table with a single central support. put (or set) on a pedestal regard as highly admirable, important, etc.; venerate.
Etymology: F pi{eacute}destal f. It. piedestallo f. pi{egrave} foot f. L pes pedis + di of + stallo STALL(1)