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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)

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a build-ing. Mediaeval. (See Middle Aces.)Medimnus, Gr. {^li^l^xvos). The principalGreek measure of capacity, holding as much assix Roman modii. It was especially used formeasuring com. Meditrinalia, R. {lucdcor, to remedy).Roman festivals in honour of Meditrina, thegoddess of healing, celebrated… … n a shield. Medusa Head was frequently used as an orna-ment for the centre of a shield. (Cf. GoRGONEiA.) Megalartia, Gr. (/ueyaAapTia). Festivalsheld at Delos in honour of Ceres, who wascalled Megalartos (MeydXapros) from her hav-ing bestowed bread on mankind. Megalesian (games), R. {Ludi…

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