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Costere

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is a mediaeval term for the side-hangings which, suspended on rods, anciently enclosed the altar, or, stretched upon frames, stood at either end, to protect the lighted tapers from draughts.

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