GLOSSARY.
Aisle, the lateral divisions of a church, on each side of the nave. From Aile—a wing. p. [99].
Almonry, a room where alms were distributed. In Abbeys generally a stone building near the church. p. [99].
Ambulatory, a place to walk in. At Westminster the passage round the outside of the Chapel of St. Edward. p. [26].
Arcade, a series of arches, supported by columns, either open or closed with masonry. Frequently used for the decoration of the walls of churches, on the exterior and interior. p. [13].
Baptistery, the part of a church containing the font. p. [33].
Boss, an ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs in vaulted roofs. p. [106].
Breviary, the book containing the daily service of the Roman Catholic Church. p. [128].
Buttress, a projection from a wall to give extra strength and support. The flying buttress, or Arc-boutant is carried across by an arch from one wall to another. p. [13].