Læna, R. (1) A cloth with a long nap. (2) A thick woollen cloak worn over the toga for the sake of warmth. In later times the læna was often worn as a substitute for the toga.
Lagena, Gr. and R. An earthenware vessel with a swelling body, used for holding wine or vegetables and dried fruits.
Laid Papers. Papers with a ribbed surface; as cream-laid, blue-laid, &c.
Lake, Cloth of, O. E. Linen for under-garments.
Lakes. (See Carmine.) Pigments of a fine crimson red colour, of which there are several kinds; they are prepared from cochineal, kermes, lac, and the best from madder-root. Common lake is obtained from Brazil wood, which affords a very fugitive colour. (See Yellow Lake, Purple Lakes, Green Lakes, Carminated Lakes, Drop Lake, Red Lake, Mineral Lake, Madder, &c.)
Lakes of Florence, Paris, Vienna, &c. (See Carminated Lakes.)
Lamb. The peculiar symbol of the Redeemer, generally the emblem of innocence, meekness, modesty. It is properly called the Paschal Lamb, and with a flag, or between two stars and a crescent, was the badge of the Knights Templars. (See Agnus Dei.)
Lamboys (Fr. lambeau). A kind of skirt over the thighs, worn over the armour. (See Fig. [463].)
Lambrequin. A covering for the helmet. (See Mantling.)
Lamb’s-wool, O. E. A drink of ale with the pulp of roasted apples in it.