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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
auriphrygia .
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For even in medieval times it, was a favourite custom to ornament especially the mitre with embroidery, rich bands (aurifrisia), pearls, precious stones, small ornamental disks of the precious metals; and even to use painting.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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The copes and chasubles covered with pictorial embroidery of a deeply religious character, the aurifrisia
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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