Bible Encyclopedias
Scamilli

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

plain blocks or subplinths, placed under columns, statues, etc., to elevate them. They differ from ordinary pedestals in having no moldings about them, and in being usually of smaller size.

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