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.

by John W. Mollett

Fig. 136. Capuchon and mantle. From an Italian painting of the 13th century.

Capuchon. A hood with neck-piece and mantle. The engraving (Fig. [136]) is a portrait of Cimabue.

Capula. Dimin. of Capis (q.v.).

Capularis, R. The straight handle or hilt of any kind of instrument or weapon, in contradistinction to ansa, which signifies a curved haft or handle. The term capularis was applied indifferently to the handle of a sword, a sceptre, &c.

Car, Chariot, or Carriage. (See Carrus and Currus.)

Carabaga, Med. Lat. Also Calabra. A kind of catapult or balista.

Carabine. (See Carbine.)

Carabus (κάραβος). A small boat made of wicker-work; a kind of shallop covered with raw hides. It was either propelled by itself or attached to the stern of a larger vessel. Similar to the coracle.

Caracalla (a Celtic word). A military garment introduced from Gaul into Rome by the Emperor Antonine, who obtained thus his surname of Caracalla.