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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, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 108

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Coronet of Countess of Arundel, temp.Henry V Corpse-candle, O. E.formerlv nt lakc-wak-s. A thick candle used >?^ … Corpse-gateor Lich-gate.A shed overthe gate of achurchyard torest the corpseunder. (Eig. I97-)Corr agis, R. {corriigo, \ to wrinkle). ■^ ^ Literally, b wrinkled ; a loose garment Fig. 197. Corpse or Lich-gate. which waswrapped roundthe body, and fell into numerous folds, so as topresent the…

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