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 41
ig. 53. Planta ge-nista, or broom. … Fig. 54. Badge of Iving Henry V. in his chanlry in Wcstminsler Abbey. mysteries. There was a proverb in Greecewhich said: Many carry the Bacchos, but feware inspired by the gods. Bacillum (dimin. of Baculum, q.v.). Asmall wand, especially the lictors wand. Backgammon, originally called table beard,…
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