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An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)

Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 102

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Coronet of Countess of ArundelHenry V teinp. Corpse-candle, O. formerlv nt Jnkc-tvak E. A thick candle used s^:: … Corpse-gateor Lich-gate.A shed overthe gate of achurchyard torest the corpseunder. (Eig. I97-) Corr ugis, R. [corrugo, to wrinkle). 2 Literally, _ wrinkled ; a loose garment Fig. IQ7. Corpse or Lich-gate. which was Avrapped roundthe body, and fell into numerous folds, so as topresent the appearance…

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