Nog, O. E. Timbers built into walls to strengthen the structure. They show on the plastering of houses in ornamental patterns. In Kent these houses are called “wood noggen” houses.
Noggin, O. E. “A mug or pot of earth with a large belly and narrower mouth.”
Nogging, Arch. Brickwork in panels carried between quarters.
Nome, Egyp. (νομός). A division or district of Egypt; there were forty-four in all. Each nome was placed under the protection of a special divinity, and ruled by a resident military governor.
Nonagon. A nine-sided polygon.
Nones. (1) R. One of the three divisions of the Roman month; the ninth days before the Ides of each month. (2) Chr. One of the Hours of Prayer (q.v.).
Nonunia, O. E. A quick time in music, containing nine crotchets between the bars. (Halliwell.)
Fig. 488. Norman Architecture. The Round Church, Cambridge.
Norman Architecture. It was introduced into England at the Conquest, A. D. 1066, and was superseded in the 12th century by the Early English style. Solid massive masonry, round-headed doors and windows, and low square central tower are (broadly) its characteristics. Among details the zigzag and the billet mouldings are the most noticeable. (Fig. [488].)