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

Ensiludium, Med. Lat. A contest in sport with swords. (See Cembel, Hastiludium.)

Ensis, Sword. A synonym of Gladius (q.v.).

Ensis a Estoc, Med. A stabbing-sword, usually carried at the saddle-bow.

Fig. 292. Entablature with leaf ornament.

Entablature. A member of architecture placed as a crown to another. The entablature is composed of architrave, the part immediately above the column; frieze, the central space; and cornice, the upper projecting mouldings. (See Fig. [184].)

Fig. 293. Entablature with honeysuckle ornament.

Entalma, Chr. The document by which a bishop confers the right of hearing confessions.