Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Alicula

Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary, and Greek Lexicon (Rich, 1849)

ALIC'ULA. A short cloak or mantle resembling the chlamys in form, but of smaller dimensions, fastened by a brooch in front, and worn by persons of humble means (Mart. Ep. xii. 82.), by sportsmen (Pet. Sat. xl. 5.), and by young persons. (Ulp. Dig. 34. 2. 24.) It is often seen in works of ancient art, like the example (Alicula/1.1), which is from a painting at Pompeii, in all of which the designation is clearly explained by the resemblance it bears to a pair of little wings, as the wind or motions of the wearer raise it floating from his shoulders.

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  Alicula/1.1