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

Houseling Bread, O. E., Chr. (See Singing-Bread, Howsling Bell.)

Housia or Housse, O. E. An outer garment, combining cloak and tunic; a tabard.

Howsling Bell, O. E. The bell which was rung before the Holy Eucharist, when taken to the sick.

Howve (Saxon, from the old German hoojd). A hood. A common phrase quoted by Chaucer, “to set a man’s howve,” is the same as to “set his cap,” cap him or cheat him.

Huacos. (See Guacas.)

Huircas or Pinchas, Peruv. Subterranean aqueducts of the ancient Peruvians, distinct from the barecac or open conduits.

Hullings or Hullyng. Old English name for hangings for a hall, &c.

Humatio, R. (humo, to bury). The act of burying, and thence any mode of interment whatever.

Hume’s Permanent White. Sulphate of Barytes (q.v.).

Humerale. (See Anabologium, Amice.)