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

Ramillete, Sp. A nosegay; a pyramid of sweetmeats and fruits.

Fig. 575. Lion Rampant.

Fig. 576. Demi-lion Rampant.

Rampant, Her. Erect, one hind paw on the ground, the other three paws elevated; the animal looking forward, and having his tail elevated.

Rampant guardant, Her. The same as rampant, but looking out of the shield.

Rampant reguardant, Her. The same as rampant, but looking backwards.

Ranseur, Fr. A sort of partisan in use in the time of Edward IV., having a broad long blade in the centre, and projecting shorter blades on each side.

Rantle-tree, Scotch. (1) The beam in the chimney from which the crook is suspended, when there is no grate (Angl. Galows. See also Reeking-hook). (2) A tree chosen with two branches, which are cut short, and left in the shape of a Y, built into the gable of a cottage to support one end of the roof-tree.