Historiated Definition
hĭ-stôrē-ātĭd, -stŏr-
adjective
Adorned with the figures of humans, animals, or birds, often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns.
American Heritage
(of an initial letter) Illuminated with decorative designs that represent parts of the following text.
Wiktionary
Origin of Historiated
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Medieval Latin historiātus from Latin historia history history
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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