A piece of ornament drapery or short decorative hanging, pendent from a shelf or from the casing above a window, hiding the curtain fixtures, or the like. lambskin noun (n.) The skin of a lamb; especially, a skin dressed with the wool on, and used as a mat. Also used adjectively....
floshnoun(n.) A hopper-shaped box or /nortar in which ore is placed for the action of the stamps. galoshnoun(n.) Same as Galoche, Galoshe. noun(n.) A strip of material, as leather, running around a shoe at and above the sole, as for protection or ornament. ...
Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art noun (n.) A genealogical tree represented in stained glass. noun (n.) A candlestick with many branches, each of which bears the name of some one of the descendants of Jesse; -- called also tree of Jesse. jet...
To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down. adverb (adv.) In the direction of gravity or toward the center of the earth; toward or in a lower place or position; below; -- the opposite of up. adverb (adv.) From a higher to a lower position, literally or figuratively; in a ...
One of certain narrow, crooked valleys seen, by aid of the telescope, on the surface of the moon. rocaille noun (n.) Artificial rockwork made of rough stones and cement, as for gardens. noun (n.) The rococo system of scroll ornament, based in part on the forms of shells and water-...
noun(n.) A period of time reckoned from some particular date or epoch; a succession of years dating from some important event; as, the era of Alexander; the era of Christ, or the Christian era (see under Christian). noun(n.) A period of time in which a new order of things prevails...
An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls. noun (n.) A piece of defensive armor for the arm. bracer noun (n.) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage. noun (n.) A ...
noun(n. sing. & pl.) Fig.: The people of God, as being under the government and protection of Christ, the great Shepherd. sheepbacknoun(n.) A rounded knoll of rock resembling the back of a sheep. -- produced by glacial action. Called also roche moutonnee; -- usually in the plural...