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 40
(q v.). Aulmoniere. The Norman name for the pouch,bag, or purse appended to the girdle of noblepersons, and derived from the same root asalms and almoner. It was more or lessornamented and hung from long laces of silk orgold; it was sometimes called Alner. (Fig. 52.)(See Allouyere.) I will give… … . 52. Auhuuiuere. vibrating reed in the mouthpiece, like a clarionet.The single flute was called nionaidos, and thedouble ont diaulos,Aumbrie, Au-mery, Almery,O. E. A cup-board or closet. Aumery ofHere, O. E. Acupboard withhair-cloth sidesfor ventilation. Ameat-safe. Aureola, Chr.{aujuvi, gold).A…
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