Lectionary Calendar
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Tope
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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The popular name in Buddhist countries for a species of cupola-shaped tumulus surmounted by a finial, in shape like an open parasol, the emblem of Hindu royalty; these parasol finials were often placed one upon the top of the other until a great height was reached; one in Ceylon attains a height of 249 ft., with a diameter of 360 ft.; were used to preserve relics or to commemorate some event.
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Tope'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/t/tope.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Tope'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/t/tope.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
