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 52
Bifrons … Fig. 86. Bill-head. Bill, O. E. A weapon made of along staff with abroad curved lalade,a short pike at theback, and a pike atthe top, used byinfantry of the 14thand 15 th centuries-(Fig. 86.) Billet, Her. Asmall oblong figure. Billet, Arch. Amoulding of the Ro-man epoch, consist-ing of short…
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