| leaves | dimensions relate to one or more leaves (e.g. a single leaf, a
gathering, or a separately bound part) |
| ruled | dimensions relate to the area of a leaf which has been ruled in
preparation for writing. |
| pricked | dimensions relate to the area of a leaf which has been pricked
out in preparation for ruling (used where this differs significantly
from the ruled area, or where the ruling is not measurable). |
| written | dimensions relate to the area of a leaf which has been written,
with the height measured from the top of the minims on the top line of
writing, to the bottom of the minims on the bottom line of writing. |
| miniatures | dimensions relate to the miniatures within the manuscript |
| binding | dimensions relate to the binding in which the codex or manuscript is contained |
| box | dimensions relate to the box or other container in which the
manuscript is stored. |