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

Recamo, Sp. Embroidery of raised work.

Recel, Sp. A kind of striped tapestry.

Receptorium, R. (recepto, to receive). A kind of parlour, also called salutatorium, which generally adjoined the ancient basilicas.

Fig. 578. Cross Recercelée.

Recercelée, Her. A variety of the heraldic cross.

Recheat, O. E. A sound on the horn to call dogs away from the chase.

Recinctus. Equivalent in meaning to Discinctus (q.v.).

Recorders. A musical instrument mentioned by Shakspeare. It resembled a very large clarionet. Milton also speaks of

“the Dorian mood