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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 194

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s or Justs. Duels in the tilting-ground ;generally with blunted spears, for a friendlytrial of skill. Jousts a Outrance. Jousts in which the com-batants fought till death ensued. Jousts of Peace {hastiludia pacifica; Fr.Joutes a plaisance). These differed from realjousts or tournaments in the… … Fig. 406. Chinese vase decorated with signs oflongevity. Jouy (wishes of good fortune). Chineseporcelain vases so called, used for birthday andother presents. In the vase represented on Fig.406, the handles form the word expressive ofthe greeting above mentioned. Jowlopped, Her. Having wattles and…

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