. 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 . an at RomeIn its original state. To trace the former kneeling was a species ofpenance. Mazmorra, Sp. A tank lined with in the ground and used for storing grain.(.See Murray s Handbook, Sfain, p. 361, Gra-nada, &c.) Mazouum, Gr. {fxaCo-voixilov ; na^a, barley-bread). A wooden platter for do
. 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 . an at RomeIn its original state. To trace the former kneeling was a species ofpenance. Mazmorra, Sp. A tank lined with in the ground and used for storing grain.(.See Murray s Handbook, Sfain, p. 361, Gra-nada, &c.) Mazouum, Gr. {fxaCo-voixilov ; na^a, barley-bread). A wooden platter for domestic use,and thence a salver of bronze or gold onwhich perfumes were burnt in the religiousprocessions of Bacchus. Mechlin Lace is fine, transparent, and effec-tive. It is made in one piece on the pillow ;its distinguishing feature is the flat thread whicliforms the flowers, and gives to the lace thecharacter cf embroidery. In 1699—whenCharles XLs prohibition to the introduction ofFlanders lace was removed—Mechlin lacebecame the fashion in England, and continuedso during the succeeding century. In the 17thcentury the Beguinage nuns were celelirated fortheir lace-making, and they supported theirhouse by their work. Previous to 1665 thename of Mechlin was given to all pillow lace,. Fig. 433. Mechlin Lace, iSth century of old Mechlin lace formerly in great favour ashcnd-(b\>Ms and other trimmings. Medallion, (i) A medal of a larger sizethan the ordinary coinage. (2) In Architecture,a circular or oval tablet on the face of a build-ing. Mediaeval. (.See MrnoLE Aces.)Medimnus, Gr. {^le^iixvos). The principalGreek measure of capacity, holding as much assix Roman niodii. It was especially used formeasuring corn. ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. 209 Meditrinalia, R. {medeor, to remedy).Roman festivals in honour of Meditrina, thegoddess of healing, celebrated on the nth ofOctober, at which new wine was tasted, itbeing looked upon by the Romans as a preser-vative of health. Medium. The liquid
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