Smith, H. Clifford (Harold Clifford), 1876-1960 · London : Methuen and co · leaf 49
ape is known also as the ?nordant.The chief point of the girdle to be decorated was thebuckle-plate, which was often in one piece with thebuckle, or hinged to it. The ^nordant or tag wascommonly decorated too, while ornaments of metal ofsimilar design, sometimes jewelled, were applied atregular… … xlvi INTRODUCTION sequence of links. Fastened by a clasp, it was worn bywomen chiefly as an ornament, or to carry small objectsfor personal use. For the latter purpose it was sub-sequently supplanted by the chatelaine.
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