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 200
(Fig. 417.) (SeeEarly EnglishArchitecture.)Lancula, R.(dimin. of Lanx).The scale whichwas placed, whennecessary, at oneof the endsof a Roman steel-yardisUiUra). (Fig.418.) Landgrave (Germ. Land, Graf). A titlegiven to those Counts of Germany who taketheir rank from a large tract of land. The… … 417. Lancet Arch.13th century. Laniarium, Laniena, R. (lanhis, a butcher).A slaughter-house or butchers shop. Laniers, O. E.Leather straps forvarious uses ; asarmlets to a shield,or as garters orbands, &c. Lanipendia, R.(lana, wool, andfcndere, to weigh).A woman whoseduty it was toweigh the…
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