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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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. 77 Clerestory. (Sec Ci.airk-voie.) Cleyataffe, O. K. A pastoral staff. Clibanus. R. (i) A imsket used for bakingbread ; the l)read itself, when thus baked, l)eingcalled clihanicius. (2) Med. Lat. A shorthauberk, which the later Greeks called KKifiavof,because it covered the breast. (AAyncl.:)… … to cover or conceal). A large broad shield ofcircular shape and concave on the inside. Itwas of great weight, and formed part of thespecial equipment of the cavalry. The originalclipeits Argolicus was circular, and often likened

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