Bible Encyclopedias
Bell

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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The body of a Corinthian or Composite capital, supposing the foliage stripped off, is called the bell; the same name is applied also to the Early English and other capitals in Gothic architecture which in any degree partake of this form.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bell'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bell.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.