Clifford, C. R. (Chandler Robbins), 1858-1935 · New York, Clifford & Lawton · leaf 233
Fish.—A symbol frcciuciUly fouiKl onearly Christian monuments, and the usualexplanation of it is that the letters formingGreek for fish are the initials of theGreek translation of Jesus Christ,the Son of God, the Saviour. Flabellum.—A circular fanformed of peacocksfeathers, used as a brushin Roman…
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