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historiated

Pronunciation: /hɪˈstɔːrɪeɪtɪd/

Definition of historiated

adjective

(of an initial letter in an illuminated manuscript) decorated with designs representing scenes from the text.

Origin:

late 19th century: from French historié, past participle of historier in an obsolete sense 'illustrate', from medieval Latin historiare, from historia (see history)