Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Cancelli

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

CANCELLI (κιγλίς, δρύφακτον). Iron gratings and trellis work; intended as an ornamental fence to enclose or protect anything (Varro, R. R. iii. 5. 4. Columell. viii. 1. 6.); for instance, before the judges' tribune in a court of law; in front of the rostrum in the forum (Cic. Sext. 58.), which by some writers is recognized in the annexed scene (Cancelli/1.1), from the arch of Constantine; along the top of the podium, and each distinct tier of seats in an amphitheatre (Ov. Am. iii. 2. 64.), as shown in the restored section of the amphitheatre of Pola (p. 29. A); and in short for any situation requiring such an object.

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  Cancelli/1.1