n. [ Pg. beatilha. ] An East India muslin, formerly used for cravats, veils, etc. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Heb. bēth-el house of God. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. A place of worship; a hallowed spot. S. F. Adams. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A chapel for dissenters. [ Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A house of worship for seamen. [ 1913 Webster ]