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Gothicism :: Gothicism (n.) Rudeness of manners; barbarousness.

Black Letter :: Black letter () The old English or Gothic letter, in which the Early English manuscripts were written, and the first English books were printed. It was conspicuous for its blackness. See Type..

Oillet :: Oillet (n.) A small circular opening, and ring of moldings surrounding it, used in window tracery in Gothic architecture..

Foil :: Foil (n.) The space between the cusps in Gothic architecture; a rounded or leaflike ornament, in windows, niches, etc. A group of foils is called trefoil, quatrefoil, quinquefoil, etc., according to the number of arcs of which it is composed..

Ogive :: Ogive (n.) The arch or rib which crosses a Gothic vault diagonally.

Gothicism :: Gothicism (n.) Conformity to the Gothic style of architecture.

Transept :: Transept (n.) The transversal part of a church, which crosses at right angles to the greatest length, and between the nave and choir. In the basilicas, this had often no projection at its two ends. In Gothic churches these project these project greatly, and should be called the arms of the transept. It is common, however, to speak of the arms themselves as the transepts..

Gothic :: Gothic (a.) Pertaining to the Goths; as, Gothic customs; also, rude; barbarous..

Gable :: Gable (n.) A decorative member having the shape of a triangular gable, such as that above a Gothic arch in a doorway..

Lierne Rib :: Lierne rib () In Gothic vaulting, any rib which does not spring from the impost and is not a ridge rib, but passes from one boss or intersection of the principal ribs to another..

Gothicized :: Gothicized (imp. & p. p.) of Gothiciz.

Floriated :: Floriated (a.) Having floral ornaments; as, floriated capitals of Gothic pillars..

Poppyhead :: Poppyhead (n.) A raised ornament frequently having the form of a final. It is generally used on the tops of the upright ends or elbows which terminate seats, etc., in Gothic churches..

Gothic :: Gothic (n.) The style described in Gothic, a., 2..

Pendant :: Pendant (n.) A hanging ornament on roofs, ceilings, etc., much used in the later styles of Gothic architecture, where it is of stone, and an important part of the construction. There are imitations in plaster and wood, which are mere decorative features..

Gothic :: Gothic (a.) Of or pertaining to a style of architecture with pointed arches, steep roofs, windows large in proportion to the wall spaces, and, generally, great height in proportion to the other dimensions -- prevalent in Western Europe from about 1200 to 1475 a. d. See Illust. of Abacus, and Capital..

Acroterium :: Acroterium (n.) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment. Acroteria are also sometimes placed upon the gables in Gothic architecture..

Band :: Band (v. t.) In Gothic architecture, the molding, or suite of moldings, which encircles the pillars and small shafts..

Mould :: Mould (n.) A group of moldings; as, the arch mold of a porch or doorway; the pier mold of a Gothic pier, meaning the whole profile, section, or combination of parts..

Moesogothic :: Moesogothic (a.) Belonging to the Moesogoths, a branch of the Goths who settled in Moesia..

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