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 118
chariotof the Sun. Cursores. Runners before their masterscarriages ; messengers generally. Curtail Dog, O. E. A dog belonging to aperson not (lualified to hunt game, which, by theforest laws, nnist have its tail cropped. Curtail Step, Arch. The first step of a stair,when its outer end is finished… … cube rounded off at its lower angles; thecapital most prevalent in the Norman style. Cusp. In Astrology, the entrance of a house. Cuspis, R. A point, more particularly the
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