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 226
Fig. 464. Mitre. Arms of St. Albans Abbey. Moat, Mote, (i) Originally a heap or hillock ;the c/inw on wliich a tower was built, formingthe original castle. The Saxons assembled onsuch moats or mounds to make laws and ad-minister justice ; hence their word ivitten-motcfor parliament. (2) Mod.…
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