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

Rains, or Raynes, Cloths (A. D. 1327–1434, &c.). Fine linen woven at Rennes in Brittany.

Rajeta, Sp. A coarse cloth of mixed colours.

Rallum, R. A piece of iron on the end of a stick, used to scrape off earth from the plough-share.

Fig. 574. Assyrian Battering-ram.

Ram, in Christian iconography, is a symbol not fully explained. It was probably connected with the idea of a manful fight with the powers of evil. Two rams face to face with a cross between them are a frequent symbol. (Consult Martigny, Dict. des Antiq. Chrét. s. v. Belier.)

Ram, O. E. for rain. (Shakspeare.)

Ram or Battering-ram. (See Aries.) The illustration (Fig. [574]) is from the Assyrian sculptures, showing the invention of the testudo to be of great antiquity.

Ramadhan. The ninth month of the Arabian calendar, and the Mohammedan month of fasting; it is followed by the festival of the Little Bairam.

Ramalia, R. (ramus, a ram) Roman festivals instituted in honour of Ariadne and Bacchus.