Fossil Ivory. The tusks of the mammoth—the extinct elephas primigenius—found in great quantity in Siberia, are the material of which nearly all the ivory-turner’s work in Russia is made. The ivory has not undergone any petrifying change like other fossils, and is as well adapted for use as that procured from living species.
Fote (or Foot) Mantel. An outer garment of the petticoat kind, bound round the hips (of a woman on horseback) “to keep her gown or surcoat clean.” (Strutt.)
“A fote-mantel about hir hips large.” (Chaucer.)
Fountain, Her. A circular figure or ROUNDLE that is barry wavy arg. is so blazoned.
Fourchée, Her. Divided into two parts; said of a lion with a double tail.
Fraces, R. A kind of fuel made of the tan obtained from the residuum of oil-presses; it was thus the pulp of olives.
Frænum, Frenum, R. A horse’s bridle, including the bit and the reins. [The bit was called orea or Greek στόμιον.]
Framea, R. (1) A German spear, the iron head of which was short but very sharp; it was employed by them as a pike. (2) A weapon used by the Franks.
Francisca. A kind of battle-axe used by the Franks.
Frankfort Black. A German pigment prepared like blue black (q.v.).