Bible Encyclopedias
Bowtell (or Boltell)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Bowtell (Or Boltell)
an old English term for a round moulding, or bead; also for the small shafts of clustered pillars in window and door jambs, mullions, etc., probably from its resemblance to the shaft of an arrow or bolt. It is the English term for the tortus.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Bowtell (or Boltell)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/bowtell-or-boltell.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.