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

Crystyndome schalle he none have here.” (H.)

Cristygrey. A kind of fur much used in the 15th century.

“Of no devyse embroudid hath hire wede,

Ne furrid with ermyn ne with cristygrey.”

Crites (κριτής). A judge in equity, as opposed to Dikastes, a judge in law.

Croakumshire. An ancient name for the county of Northumberland. (H.)

Crobbe, O. E. Knops of buds hung as ornaments from a roof.

Crobylus, Gr. and R. (κρωβύλος). A method of arranging the hair peculiar to the inhabitants of Athens. The hair, rolled up in a knot on the top of the head, was fastened with golden clasps in the shape of grasshoppers. The name applies only to men’s hair; the same fashion for women was called Corymbus.

Croc or Crook. A curved mace.

Crocea. A cardinal’s cloak.