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==<span id="Glossary"></span>Glossary== {| class="wikitable" |Achievement of Arms |see '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' |- |<span id="DefAddorsed"></span>addorsed |placed back to back |- |<span id="DefAffronte"></span>affronté |facing the viewer |- |<span id="DefAnnulet"></span>Annulet |a '''[[#DefRoundel|Roundel]]''' '''[[#DefVoided|voided]]''' |- |<span id="DefArched"></span>arched |forming a curve (cf. '''[[#DefEnarched|enarched]]''') |- |<span id="DefArgent"></span>Argent |white silver |- |<span id="DefArmed"></span>armed |of the horns, teeth or claws of a '''[[#DefBeast|beast]]''' |- |<span id="DefArmiger"></span>armiger |a lawful bearer of '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' |- |<span id="DefArmorial_Bearings"></span>Armorial Bearings or Ensigns |the set of heraldic devices borne by a person, including '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''', '''[[#DefCrest|Crest]]''', a motto scroll and in some cases, '''[[#DefSupporters|Supporters]]''' |- |<span id="DefArmoury"></span>armoury |the study of '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' |- |<span id="DefArms"></span>Arms |the principal heraldic device of a person, bounded in an '''[[#DefEscutcheon|Escutcheon]]''' (or for women who are unmarried or widowed, in a '''[[#DefLozenge|Lozenge]]''' or oval) |- |<span id="DefAttired"></span>attired |of antlers |- |<span id="DefAttitude"></span>attitude |the manner in which a figure (creature or human) appears, such as '''[[#DefRampant|rampant]]''', '''[[#DefPassant|passant]]''' or (in the case of flying creatures) '''[[#DefVolant|volant]]''' |- |<span id="DefAugmentation"></span>augmentation |a device added to another to indicate an '''[[#DefHonour|honour]]''', such as the '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' of the Order of St John added in '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' to the Arms of Mark Compton [<nowiki/>[[#26|26]]] and Neil Conn [<nowiki/>[[#27|27]]], Bailiffs Grand Cross |- |<span id="DefAzure"></span>Azure |blue |- |<span id="DefBadge"></span>Badge |a standalone unbounded heraldic device |- |<span id="DefBanner_Of_Arms"></span>Banner of Arms |a flag bearing '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]'''; see also '''[[#DefStandard|Standard]]'''. |- |<span id="DefBar"></span>Bar |I. a broad line, horizontal and '''[[#DefThroughout|throughout]]''' unless otherwise specified II. '''[[#DefInsignia|insignia]]''' added to the '''[[#DefRibbon|Ribbon]]''' of a '''[[#DefMedal|medal]]''' to indicate a subsequent award or involvement in an operation |- |<span id="DefBarbed"></span>barbed |of the leaves of a rose |- |<span id="DefBaronet"></span>baronet |a gentleman who is entitled to use the title 'Sir' before his name as a result of being awarded or inheriting a '''[[#DefBaronetage|baronetage]]''' |- |<span id="DefBaronetage"></span>baronetage |a hereditary '''[[#DefKnighthood|knighthood]]''' conferred on a gentleman and his male successors |- |<span id="DefBarrulet"></span>Barrulet |a diminutive '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''' |- |<span id="DefBarry"></span>barry |of '''[[#DefBar|Bars]]''' repeated throughout |- |<span id="DefBase"></span>base |the lower portion of a device |- |<span id="DefBase1"></span>Base |a rectangle occupying the base |- |<span id="DefBear"></span>bear |to possess by carrying and showing by facing outwards towards others; heraldic devices are described using the perspective of the bearer |- |Bearings, Armorial |see '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' |- |<span id="DefBeast"></span>beast |a creature |- |<span id="DefBend"></span>Bend |a diagonal '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''' '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from the '''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' and '''[[#DefThroughout|throughout]]''' to the '''[[#DefSinister|sinister]]''' '''[[#DefBase|base]]''' |- |<span id="DefBend_Sinister"></span>Bend sinister |a '''[[#DefBend|Bend]]''' '''[[#DefReversed|reversed]]''' (from the '''[[#DefSinister|sinister]]''' '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' to the '''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' '''[[#DefBase|base]]''') |- |<span id="DefBendlet"></span>Bendlet |a diminutive '''[[#DefBend|Bend]]''' |- |<span id="DefBendwise"></span>bendwise |diagonally |- |<span id="DefBevilled"></span>bevilled |divided in the middle vertically and offset |- |<span id="DefBezant"></span>Bezant |a '''[[#DefRoundel|Roundel]]''' Or |- |<span id="DefBillet"></span>Billet |a rectangle (usually '''[[#DefPalewise|palewise]]'''), representing a document (bill) |- |<span id="DefBlazon"></span>blazon |a common term for a heraldic description |- |<span id="DefBlazonry"></span>blazonry |a common term for heraldic terminology |- |<span id="DefBleu_Celeste"></span>Bleu Celeste |sky blue |- |<span id="DefBordure"></span>Bordure |a peripheral '''[[#DefOrdinary|ordinary]]''' enclosing other elements in a device |- |<span id="DefBridge"></span>Bridge |an arched structure between two '''[[#DefTower|Towers]]''' |- |<span id="DefBrisure"></span>brisure |a mark of '''[[#DefCadency|cadency]]''', such as a '''[[#DefLabel|Label]]''' |- |<span id="DefBronze"></span>Bronze |a copper-based alloy |- |<span id="DefBuff"></span>Buff |light yellow-grey |- |<span id="DefCaboshed"></span>caboshed or cabossed |of a '''[[#DefBeast|beast’s]]''' head, shown full face with no neck visible |- |<span id="DefCadency"></span>cadency |the system of differentiating a person's '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' from other individuals entitled to '''[[#DefBear|bear]]''' the same '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' |- |<span id="DefCeladon"></span>Celadon |pale green |- |<span id="DefCamp_Crown"></span>Camp Crown |a crown with sword-like spike issuant from the '''[[#DefRim|Rim]]''' |- |<span id="DefCanadian_Pale"></span>Canadian pale |a '''[[#DefPale|Pale]]''' that covers half the width of the '''[[#DefField|field]]''' |- |<span id="DefCanting"></span>canting |the practice of alluding to a person’s name or attribute in a device |- |<span id="DefCanton"></span>Canton |a rectangle located in the '''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' '''[[#DefChief|chief]]'''; in '''[[#DefArmoury|armoury]]''' a Canton could be said to occupy between one-ninth and one-third of the '''[[#DefField|field]]''', while in '''[[#DefVexillology|vexillology]]''' a canton occupies one quarter of the field (the equivalent heraldic term is '''[[#DefQuarter|Quarter]]''') |- |<span id="DefCastle"></span>Castle |an embattled wall, usually depicted with a '''[[#DefPortcullis|Portcullis]]''' in the middle, issuant therefrom at least two '''[[#DefTower|Towers]]''' |- |<span id="DefCendree"></span>Cendrée |grey or ash-coloured |- |<span id="DefCentre_Point"></span>centre point |the centre of a device (the term '''[[#DefFess_Point|fess point]]''' is also used) |- |<span id="DefCharge"></span>charge |a device that forms part of a larger device, for example a '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''' or '''[[#DefMullet|Mullet]]''' as appearing on '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' |- |<span id="DefCharged"></span>charged |having '''[[#DefCharge|charges]]''' placed upon it |- |<span id="DefChequy"></span>chequy or checky |divided into alternating squares (cheques) |- |<span id="DefChevron"></span>Chevron |an ordinary formed by two '''[[#DefBar|Bars]]''' intersecting each other at the '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' |- |<span id="DefChevronel"></span>Chevronel |a diminutive '''[[#DefChevron|Chevron]]''' |- |<span id="DefChevronwise"></span>chevronwise |in the direction of a '''[[#DefChevron|Chevron]]''' |- |<span id="DefChief"></span>chief |the upper portion of a device |- |<span id="DefChief1"></span>Chief |a rectangle occupying the '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' |- |<span id="DefCitation"></span>citation |a formal recognition of involvement a group in an event worthy of recognition; members of a unit awarded a citation may wear special '''[[#DefInsignia|insignia]]''' on their left breast |- |<span id="DefClasp"></span>Clasp |'''[[#DefInsignia|insignia]]''' added to the '''[[#DefRibbon|Ribbon]]''' of a '''[[#DefMedal|medal]]''' to indicate operational involvement |- |<span id="DefCoat_Of_Arms"></span>coat of arms |a common term for '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' |- |<span id="DefColour"></span>colour |1. in '''[[#DefArmoury|armoury]]''', a colour is generally known as '''[[#DefTincture|tincture]]''', however the term is used to refer to the main non-metallic tinctures of '''[[#DefGules|Gules]]''', '''[[#DefSable|Sable]]''', '''[[#DefAzure|Azure]]''', '''[[#DefVert|Vert]]''' and '''[[#DefPurpure|Purpure]]''' 2. a flag identifying a military unit; the origin of the Trooping of the Colour ceremony |- |<span id="DefCommendation"></span>commendation |'''[[#DefInsignia|insignia]]''' attached to a '''[[#DefRibbon|Ribbon]]''' of a '''[[#DefMedal|medal]]''' or a separate piece of Ribbon worn alongside medals |- |<span id="DefComponee"></span>componée or compony |in rows of alternating '''[[#DefTincture|tinctures]]''' |- |<span id="DefConjoined"></span>conjoined |two devices joined to create one |- |<span id="DefContournee"></span>contournée or contourny |facing '''[[#DefSinister|sinister]]''' |- |<span id="DefCotise"></span>Cotise |a thin line |- |<span id="DefCotised"></span>cotised |between two '''[[#DefCotise|Cotises]]''' |- |<span id="DefCouchant"></span>couchant |lying on its stomach with legs pointing forward |- |<span id="DefCounter"></span>counter |a line type '''[[#DefReversed|reversed]]''' on the other side of a device |- |<span id="DefCounterchanged"></span>counterchanged |the '''[[#DefTincture|tincture]]''' in reverse being reversed along the '''[[#DefDivision|division]]''' |- |<span id="DefCouped"></span>couped |cut off at the limbs or neck |- |<span id="DefCrest"></span>Crest |a device appearing on the top of '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' |- |<span id="DefCross"></span>Cross |two intersecting conjoined '''[[#DefBar|Bars]]''', usually perpendicular to each other |- |<span id="DefCross_Crosslet"></span>Cross-Crosslet |a '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''' '''[[#DefPotent|potent]]''' between four plain '''[[#DefCrosslet|Crosslets]]''' |- |<span id="DefCrosslet"></span>Crosslet |a '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''' '''[[#DefCouped|couped]]''' that is placed alongside a larger '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''' |- |<span id="DefCrowned"></span>crowned |having a crown placed upon its head |- |<span id="DefDame"></span>Dame |a lady who is entitled to use the title before her name as a result of being awarded a membership of an '''[[#DefOrder_Of_Chivalry|order of chivalry]]''' equivalent of a '''[[#DefKnighthood|knighthood]]''' |- |<span id="DefDancetty"></span>dancetty |having a line of broad triangular wave with peaks matching troughs |- |<span id="DefDecoration"></span>decoration |an award of a '''[[#DefMedal|medal]]''', '''[[#DefCommendation|commendation]]''' or membership of an '''[[#DefOrder_Of_Chivalry|order of chivalry]]''' |- |<span id="DefDemi"></span>demi |cut in half below the middle, with only the top half showing |- |<span id="DefDexter"></span>dexter |on the right of a device from the perspective of its '''[[#DefBear|bearer]]''' |- |<span id="DefDifferencing"></span>differencing |the practice of adding charges to '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' or other components of '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' as to individualise them |- |<span id="DefDisplayed"></span>displayed |a '''[[#DefBeast|beast]]''' facing towards the viewer |- |<span id="DefDivision"></span>division |a partition of the '''[[#DefField|field]]''' of a device into two or more parts, such as '''[[#DefPer_Chevron|per chevron]]''' or '''[[#DefPer_Fess|per fess]]''' |- |<span id="DefDouble_Tressure"></span>double Tressure |two '''[[#DefTressure|Tressures]]''' running side by side |- |<span id="DefDovetailed"></span>dovetailed |having triangular indentations representing a carpentry joint |- |<span id="DefDucal_Coronet"></span>Ducal Coronet |a coronet with pearled flower-like devices '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from the '''[[#DefRim|Rim]]''' |- |<span id="DefDucally_Gorged"></span>ducally gorged |gorged with a '''[[#DefDucal_Coronet|Ducal Coronet]]''' |- |<span id="DefEmbattled"></span>embattled |with rectangular indentations to represent a fort |- |<span id="DefEmbowed"></span>embowed |a bent limb |- |<span id="DefEmerald"></span>Emerald |dark green |- |<span id="DefEnarched"></span>enarched |forming a pointy arch (cf. '''[[#DefArched|arched]]''') |- |<span id="DefEndorse"></span>Endorse |a diminutive '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''', thinner than a '''[[#DefBarrulet|Barrulet]]''' and generally seen in a pair, one on either side of a thicker '''[[#DefOrdinary|ordinary]]''' |- |<span id="DefEndorsed"></span>endorsed |being flanked by '''[[#DefEndorse|Endorses]]''' on each side |- |<span id="DefEnfiled"></span>enfiled |transfixing or running through another object such as a crown |- |<span id="DefEngrailed"></span>engrailed |in the manner of circular indentations arched downwards (cf. '''[[#DefInvected|invected]]''') |- |<span id="DefEnhanced"></span>enhanced |raised above its usual position |- |<span id="DefEnsign"></span>ensign |1. a device placed directly above an '''[[#DefEscutcheon|Escutcheon]]''' or other device, generally as a symbol of authority 2. a flag used on vessels, craft, vehicles and related establishments |- |<span id="DefEnsigned"></span>ensigned |having an '''[[#DefEnsign|ensign]]''' |- |Ensigns, Armorial |see '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' |- |<span id="DefEntwined"></span>entwined |as having an object wrapped around |- |<span id="DefEnvironed"></span>environed |surrounded |- |<span id="DefEradicated"></span>eradicated |having its roots visible |- |<span id="DefErased"></span>erased |being ripped off at its neck |- |<span id="DefErect"></span>erect |standing upright |- |<span id="DefErmine"></span>Ermine |Argent '''[[#DefErmined|ermined]]''' Sable |- |<span id="DefErmine_Spot"></span>Ermine spot |a figurative charge representing a fur spot, generally a stylised arrow |- |<span id="DefErmined"></span>ermined |semy of '''[[#DefErmine_Spot|Ermine spots]]''' |- |<span id="DefErminois"></span>Erminois |Or '''[[#DefErmined|ermined]]''' Sable |- |<span id="DefEscutcheon"></span>Escutcheon |a shield |- |faleristics |see '''[[#DefPhaleristics|phaleristics]]''' |- |<span id="DefFess"></span>Fess or Fesse |a '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''' in the middle of a device |- |<span id="DefFess_Point"></span>fess point |the centre of a device |- |<span id="DefFesswise"></span>fesswise |horizontally |- |<span id="DefField"></span>field |the area of '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' or another bounded device |- |<span id="DefFimbriated"></span>fimbriated |having a border |- |<span id="DefFitchy"></span>fitchy |having its lower limb replaced by a long point |- |<span id="DefFixed_Ordinary"></span>fixed ordinary |an '''[[#DefOrdinary|ordinary]]''' that has a fixed position, such as a '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''', '''[[#DefBase1|Base]]''', '''[[#DefBend|Bend]]''', '''[[#DefBordure|Bordure]]''', '''[[#DefCanton|Canton]]''', '''[[#DefChevron|Chevron]]''', '''[[#DefChief1|Chief]]''', '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''', '''[[#DefFess|Fess]]''', '''[[#DefFlaunch|Flaunch]]''', '''[[#DefMound|Mound]]''', '''[[#DefOrle|Orle]]''', '''[[#DefPale|Pale]]''', '''[[#DefPall|Pall]]''', '''[[#DefPile|Pile]]''', '''[[#DefQuarter|Quarter]]''', '''[[#DefSaltire|Saltire]]''', '''[[#DefTressure|Tressure]]''' |- |<span id="DefFlaunch"></span>Flaunch |a demi '''[[#DefRoundel|Roundel]]''' protruding into the field from the horizontal sides, generally in a pair (Flaunches) |- |<span id="DefFlory_Counter_Flory"></span>flory-counter-flory |being on both sides in the manner of fleurs de lis in alternating directions |- |<span id="DefFly"></span>fly |the half of a flag furthest from the '''[[#DefHoist_Side|hoist side]]'''; the heraldic equivalent is '''[[#DefSinister|sinister]]''' |- |<span id="DefFormy"></span>formy or paty, pattée |of a cross of two thick '''[[#DefBar|Bars]]''' arched and counter-arched |- |<span id="DefFountain"></span>Fountain |a '''[[#DefRoundel|Roundel]]''' '''[[#DefBarry|barry]]''' '''[[#DefWavy|wavy]]''' Argent and Azure |- |<span id="DefFowled"></span>fowled |having its rope |- |<span id="DefFretty"></span>fretty |in a pattern of interlaced '''[[#DefBendlet|Bendlets]]''' |- |<span id="DefFur"></span>fur |a class of tincture representing a mammalian coat, including '''[[#DefErmine|Ermine]]''', '''[[#DefPean|Pean]]''' and '''[[#DefVair|Vair]]''' |- |<span id="DefGenealogy"></span>genealogy |the study of a person's ancestry |- |<span id="DefGold"></span>Gold |although gold in '''[[#DefHeraldry|heraldry]]''' is generally described as '''[[#DefOr|Or]]''', Gold is used where there are golden '''[[#DefCharge|charges]]''' in a device '''[[#DefSurmounted|surmounting]]''' other charges Or as to conform to the '''[[#DefRule_Of_Tincture|rule of tincture]]''' |- |<span id="DefGorged"></span>gorged |having its neck through an object |- |<span id="DefGoutte"></span>Goutte |a stylised droplet |- |<span id="DefGoutty"></span>goutty or gouttée, guttée or gutty |'''[[#DefSemy|semy]]''' of '''[[#DefGoutte|Gouttes]]''' |- |<span id="DefGoutty_DEau"></span>goutty d’eau or guttée d’eau |'''[[#DefGoutty|goutty]]''' Argent (water droplets) |- |<span id="DefGoutty_De_Sang"></span>goutty de sang |'''[[#DefGoutty|goutty]]''' Gules (blood droplets) |- |<span id="DefGraded"></span>graded |with steps at its '''[[#DefBase|base]]''' |- |<span id="DefGrady"></span>grady |having a line in the manner of steps |- |<span id="DefGriffin"></span>Griffin or Gryphon |a '''[[#DefHeraldic|heraldic]]''' '''[[#DefBeast|beast]]''' formed of an Eagle in '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' and a Lion in '''[[#DefBase|base]]''' |- |<span id="DefGringolee"></span>gringolée |having serpents '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from the limbs |- |group citation |see '''[[#DefCitation|citation]]''' |- |<span id="DefGuardant"></span>guardant |having its head facing towards the viewer |- |<span id="DefGules"></span>Gules |red |- |<span id="DefGyron"></span>Gyron |a triangle having its angle at the '''[[#DefFess_Point|fess point]]''' and the opposite side at the edge of the '''[[#DefField|field]]''' |- |<span id="DefGyronny"></span>gyronny |having a number of '''[[#DefGyron|Gyrons]]''' rotated around the '''[[#DefFess_Point|fess point]]''' |- |<span id="DefHerald"></span>herald |somebody who is engaged, in an official or professional capacity, in the practice of '''[[#DefHeraldry|heraldry]]''' |- |<span id="DefHeraldic"></span>heraldic |1. of or relating to heraldry, in particular '''[[#DefArmoury|armoury]]''' 2. (of '''[[#DefBeasts|beasts]]''') legendary as differentiated to natural (such as a heraldic '''[[#DefSea_Lion|Sea Lion]]''', a mythical lion-like creature, as opposed to a natural sealion) |- |<span id="DefHeraldry"></span>heraldry |a field of study encompassing '''[[#DefArmoury|armoury]]''', '''[[#DefGenealogy|genealogy]]''', '''[[#DefPhaleristics|phaleristics]]''', '''[[#DefProtocol|protocol]]''' and '''[[#DefVexillology|vexillology]]''' |- |<span id="DefHilt"></span>hilt |the handle of a sword or another implement |- |<span id="DefHippocampus"></span>Hippocampus |a '''[[#DefNatural|natural]]''' seahorse |- |<span id="DefHoist_Side"></span>hoist side |the side of a flag closest to the '''[[#DefStaff|Staff]]''' |- |<span id="DefHoneycombed"></span>honeycombed |overlaid with a hexagonal pattern in the manner of a honeycomb |- |<span id="DefHonour"></span>honour |a privilege enjoyed by a person |- |<span id="DefHonourable_Ordinary"></span>honourable ordinary |a class of '''[[#DefFixed_Ordinary|fixed ordinary]]''', such as a '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''', '''[[#DefBend|Bend]]''', '''[[#DefChevron|Chevron]]''', '''[[#DefChief|Chief]]''', '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''', '''[[#DefFess|Fess]]''', '''[[#DefPale|Pale]]''' or '''[[#DefSaltire|Saltire]]''' |- |<span id="DefHouse_Flag"></span>house flag |a flag for use by an entity, distinct from the '''[[#DefBanner_Of_Arms|banner of arms]]''' of the entity |- |immobile ordinary |see '''[[#DefFixed_Ordinary|fixed ordinary]]''' |- |<span id="DefImpaled"></span>impaled |having combined with another device on the '''[[#DefSinister|sinister]]''' of the '''[[#DefField|field]]''', generally used to create one device; examples include the impaling of the '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' of husband with those of his wife on the spouse’s arms (see the Arms of The Queen [<nowiki/>[[#Royal_2|Royal 2]]]) and on the Arms of officeholders (see [<nowiki/>[[#Officials_1|Officials 1-5]]]) |- |<span id="DefIn_Bend"></span>in bend |diagonally like a '''[[#DefBend|Bend]]''', generally from '''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' to '''[[#DefSinister|sinister]]''' '''[[#DefBase|base]]''' |- |<span id="DefIn_Bordure"></span>in bordure |along the boundaries of a device |- |<span id="DefIn_Circle"></span>in circle |each rotated in the same distance from the centre like a circle |- |<span id="DefIn_Cross"></span>in cross |perpendicular to each other and intersecting in the centre like a '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''' |- |<span id="DefIn_Orle"></span>in orle |alongside the edges of the field like an '''[[#DefOrle|Orle]]''' |- |<span id="DefIn_Saltire"></span>in saltire |'''[[#DefIn_Bend|in bend]]''' and in '''[[#DefBend_Sinister|bend sinister]]''' like a '''[[#DefSaltire|Saltire]]''' |- |<span id="DefIndented"></span>indented |having a line of triangular indentation in the manner of a saw |- |<span id="DefInsignia"></span>insignia |a device symbolising authority; used to signify a rank, office or '''[[#DefHonour|honour]]''' |- |<span id="DefInvected"></span>invected |a line in the manner of '''[[#DefDemi|demi]]''' circles arched upwards (cf. '''[[#DefEngrailed|engrailed]]''') |- |<span id="DefInverted"></span>inverted |facing the opposite to its original direction |- |<span id="DefIrradiated"></span>irradiated |having solar rays '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from its edges |- |<span id="DefIssuant"></span>issuant |coming out of |- |<span id="DefKing_Of_Arms"></span>king of arms |a senior '''[[#DefHerald|herald]]''', usually having the authority to grant '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' and regulate their use |- |<span id="DefKnight"></span>knight |a gentleman who is entitled to use the title 'Sir' before his name as a result of being awarded a '''[[#DefKnighthood|knighthood]]''' |- |<span id="DefKnighthood"></span>knighthood |an '''[[#DefHonour|honour]]''' awarded to gentlemen, whether on its own (e.g., a knight bachelor, [<nowiki/>[[#Honours_23|Honours 23]]]) or as a grade in an '''[[#DefOrder_Of_Chivalry|order of chivalry]]''' |- |<span id="DefLabel"></span>Label |a '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''' from which points are pendent therefrom |- |<span id="DefLady"></span>Lady |1. the wife of a '''[[#DefKnight|knight]]''', who is entitled to use the title before her surname 2. a lady who is entitled to use the title before her name as a result of being awarded membership of the Order of the Garter [<nowiki/>[[#Honours_ 6|Honours 6]]] or of the Thistle [<nowiki/>[[#Honours_ 8|Honours 8]]] |- |<span id="DefLangued"></span>langued |having its tongue |- |<span id="DefLeaved"></span>leaved |having its leaves |- |<span id="DefLime"></span>Lime |bright green |- |<span id="DefLozenge"></span>Lozenge |a diamond, usually depicted narrower than it is tall |- |<span id="DefLymphad"></span>Lymphad |a single-masted ship propelled by oars with its sails furled and having three flags |- |<span id="DefMaillechort"></span>Maillechort |of a nickel-silver metallic substance |- |<span id="DefMaltese_Cross"></span>Maltese cross |a '''[[#DefCross|Cross]]''' '''[[#DefFormy|formy]]''' couped with arms that narrow towards the intersection and are indented at the ends |- |<span id="DefMascle"></span>Mascle |a '''[[#DefLozenge|Lozenge]]''' '''[[#DefVoided|voided]]''' |- |<span id="DefMasoned"></span>masoned |of or relating to the grout of an edifice |- |<span id="DefMedal"></span>medal |a metallic piece suspended from a '''[[#DefRibbon|Ribbon]]''' used to indicate receipt of an honour |- |<span id="DefMetal"></span>metal |a category of '''[[#DefTincture|tincture]]''' representing a metallic substance, including '''[[#DefArgent|Argent]]''' (silver) and '''[[#DefOr|Or]]''' (gold) |- |<span id="DefMobile_Subordinary"></span>mobile subordinary |a '''[[#DefSubordinary|subordinary]]''' can be placed anywhere on the field of a device, such as a '''[[#DefLozenge|Lozenge]]''' or '''[[#DefRoundel|Roundel]]''' |- |<span id="DefMound"></span>Mound |a shallow dome |- |<span id="DefMount"></span>Mount |a small hill |- |<span id="DefMullet"></span>Mullet |a straight-sided star (five rays unless otherwise specified) |- |<span id="DefMural_Crown"></span>Mural Crown |a figurative crown '''[[#DefEmbattled|embattled]]''' and '''[[#DefMasoned|masoned]]''' as to represent a settlement |- |<span id="DefMurrey"></span>Murrey or Mulberry |being of a dark red-purple |- |<span id="DefNaiant"></span>naiant |swimming '''[[#DefFesswise|fesswise]]''' |- |<span id="DefName_And_Arms"></span>name and arms |the status of both being of a surname and entitled to bear particular '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' |- |<span id="DefNatural"></span>natural |(of '''[[#DefBeasts|beasts]]''') as a creature existing in nature, as opposed to a theoretical '''[[#DefHeraldic|heraldic]]''' '''[[#DefBeast|beast]]''' |- |<span id="DefNebuly"></span>nebuly or nebulée |of a meandering line in the shape of three-quarters of a circle repeated as to create bulbous protrusions into either side of the line, representing clouds (nebula) |- |<span id="DefNowed"></span>nowed |tied in a knot |- |<span id="DefNowy"></span>nowy |being tied at the middle |- |<span id="DefOf_The_First_Second_Etc"></span>of the first, second, etc |of a particular '''[[#DefTincture|tincture]]''' as stated in the description ('''[[#DefBlazon|blazon]]''') |- |<span id="DefOfficial_Flag"></span>official flag |flag that identifies the holder of an office, sometimes called a '''[[#DefPersonal_Flag|personal flag]]''' |- |<span id="DefOr"></span>Or |gold |- |<span id="DefOrder_Of_Chivalry"></span>order of chivalry |an '''[[#DefHonour|honour]]''' consisting of one or more grades of membership, such as the Order of Australia |- |<span id="DefOrdinary"></span>ordinary |a geometrical '''[[#DefCharge|charge]]''' |- |<span id="DefOrdinary_Of_Arms"></span>ordinary of arms |a listing of '''[[#DefAms|Ams]]''' by '''[[#DefOrdinary|ordinary]]''' |- |<span id="DefOrle"></span>Orle |a '''[[#DefBarrulet|Barrulet]]''' following the periphery of a device (but separated from the edge); a '''[[#DefCharge|charge]]''' or set of charges arranged in the manner of an Orle is said to be '''[[#DefIn_Orle|in orle]]''' |- |<span id="DefPale"></span>Pale |a vertical '''[[#DefBar|Bar]]''' running down the middle |- |<span id="DefPalewise"></span>palewise |vertically |- |<span id="DefPall"></span>Pall or Pairle |two '''[[#DefBar|Bars]]''' '''[[#DefChevronwise|chevronwise]]''' '''[[#DefReversed|reversed]]''' '''[[#DefConjoined|conjoined]]''' to a '''[[#DefPale|Pale]]''' '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from the point of the intersecting chevronwise Bars |- |<span id="DefPallet"></span>Pallet |a vertical '''[[#DefBarrulet|Barrulet]]''' |- |<span id="DefPassant"></span>passant |represented as walking with the '''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' foot raised |- |paty or pattée |see '''[[#DefFormy|formy]]''' |- |<span id="DefPean"></span>Pean |Sable '''[[#DefErmined|ermined]]''' Or |- |<span id="DefPer_Bend"></span>per bend |being '''[[#DefDivision|divided]]''' '''[[#DefBendwise|bendwise]]''' |- |<span id="DefPer_Chevron"></span>per chevron |being '''[[#DefDivision|divided]]''' '''[[#DefChevronwise|chevronwise]]''' |- |<span id="DefPer_Fess"></span>per fess |being '''[[#DefDivision|divided]]''' '''[[#DefFesswise|fesswise]]''' |- |<span id="DefPer_Pale"></span>per pale |being '''[[#DefDivision|divided]]''' '''[[#DefPalewise|palewise]]''' |- |<span id="DefPer_Quarterly"></span>per quarterly |being '''[[#DefDivision|divided]]''' into four '''[[#DefQuarter|Quarters]]''' with one '''[[#DefTincture|tincture]]''' in the first ('''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''') and fourth ('''[[#DefSinister|sinister]]''' '''[[#DefBase|base]]''') Quarters and another tincture in the second and third Quarters (see also '''[[#DefQuarterly|Quarterly]]''') |- |<span id="DefPersonal_Flag"></span>personal flag |a flag identifying an individual, such as the Royal '''[[#DefStandard|Standard]]''' of His Majesty the King |- |<span id="DefPhaleristics"></span>phaleristics |the study of '''[[#DefDecoration|decorations]]''' |- |<span id="DefPierced"></span>pierced |having a round piercing in the middle |- |<span id="DefPile"></span>Pile |a long wedge '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from the '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' |- |<span id="DefPlate"></span>Plate |a '''[[#DefRoundel|Roundel]]''' Argent |- |<span id="DefPommel"></span>pommel |a knob at the end of a '''[[#DefHilt|hilt]]''' |- |<span id="DefPommelly"></span>pommelly |with each point forming a '''[[#DefPommel|pommel]]''' |- |<span id="DefPortal"></span>Portal |the opening of an edifice |- |<span id="DefPortcullis"></span>Portcullis |a gate-like '''[[#DefPortal|Portal]]''' of a '''[[#DefCastle|Castle]]''' |- |<span id="DefPotent"></span>potent |ending in a T-shape |- |<span id="DefProper"></span>proper |coloured as in reality |- |<span id="DefProtocol"></span>protocol |the set of rules governing a structured event or proceeding |- |<span id="DefPurpure"></span>Purpure |purple |- |<span id="DefPursuivant"></span>pursuivant |associate '''[[#DefHerald|herald]]''' |- |<span id="DefQuadrante"></span>quadrante |'''[[#DefConjoined|conjoined]]''' at the '''[[#DefFess_Point|fess point]]''' to a square |- |<span id="DefQuarter"></span>Quarter |a square '''[[#DefConjoined|conjoined]]''' to the '''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' and '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' sides of a device and occupying an area half of the width and height of the '''[[#DefField|field]]''' (in '''[[#DefVexillology|vexillology]]''' known as a '''[[#DefCanton|Canton]]''') |- |<span id="DefQuartering"></span>quartering |the practice of combining two or more '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' into one |- |<span id="DefQuarterly"></span>quarterly |divided into at least four parts, usually for the purposes of '''[[#DefQuartering|quartering]]''' |- |<span id="DefQuarter_Voided"></span>quarter-voided |being '''[[#DefVoided|voided]]''' at the intersection |- |<span id="DefQuillon"></span>quillon |the guard of a '''[[#DefHilt|hilt]]''' |- |<span id="DefRaguly"></span>raguly |with oblique notches to represent a sawn-off branch |- |<span id="DefRampant"></span>rampant |'''[[#DefErect|erect]]''' with forepaws raised |- |<span id="DefReguardant"></span>reguardant |the head '''[[#DefReversed|reversed]]''' from the body |- |<span id="DefRespectant"></span>respectant |facing each other |- |<span id="DefReversed"></span>reversed |facing the opposite direction |- |<span id="DefRhodium"></span>Rhodium |of a platinum-like metallic substance |- |<span id="DefRiband"></span>riband |a '''[[#DefRibbon|Ribbon]]''' from which the badge of a decoration is suspended, worn around the neck (or in some cases, over the shoulder and hip) |- |<span id="DefRibbon"></span>Ribbon |a cloth piece from which a '''[[#DefDecoration|decoration]]''' is attached or suspended |- |<span id="DefRibbon_Bar"></span>ribbon bar |a rectangular piece of '''[[#DefRibbon|Ribbon]]''' worn in place of the full '''[[#DefInsignia|insignia]]''' of a '''[[#DefDecoration|decoration]]''' |- |<span id="DefRim"></span>Rim |the '''[[#DefBase|base]]''' of headgear, such as a crown or coronet |- |<span id="DefRoll_Of_Arms"></span>roll of arms |a listing of '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' by '''[[#DefBear|bearer]]''' (for a listing by ordinary, see '''[[#DefOrdinary_Of_Arms|ordinary of arms]]''') |- |<span id="DefRoundel"></span>Roundel |a full circle |- |<span id="DefRule_Of_Tincture"></span>rule of tincture |the prohibition on '''[[#DefMetal|metal]]''' being placed on another metal, or a '''[[#DefColour|colour]]''' being placed on another colour |- |<span id="DefSable"></span>Sable |black |- |<span id="DefSaltire"></span>Saltire |a '''[[#DefBend|Bend]]''' intersecting and '''[[#DefConjoined|conjoined]]''' with a '''[[#DefBend_Sinister|Bend sinister]]''' |- |<span id="DefSaltire_Wise"></span>saltire-wise |'''[[#DefIn_Bend|in bend]]''' and the other in bend '''[[#DefReversed|reversed]]''' like a '''[[#DefSaltire|Saltire]]''' |- |<span id="DefSanguine"></span>Sanguine |blood red |- |<span id="DefSea_Horse"></span>Sea Horse |a mythical equine creature with fins in the place of hooves (a '''[[#DefNatural|natural]]''' seahorse may be described as a '''[[#DefHippocampus|Hippocampus]]''') |- |<span id="DefSea_Lion"></span>Sea Lion |a mythical leonine creature with webbed forelimbs and a fish tail |- |<span id="DefSeeded"></span>seeded |of the seed of a rose |- |<span id="DefSegreant"></span>segreant |'''[[#DefRampant|rampant]]''', wings elevated and '''[[#DefAddorsed|addorsed]]''' (generally used for '''[[#DefHeraldic|heraldic]]''' '''[[#DefWinged|winged]]''' quadrupeds) |- |<span id="DefSemy"></span>semy or semé |in a pattern of a recurring '''[[#DefCharge|charge]]''' representing its seeding |- |<span id="DefSigillography"></span>sigillography or sphragistics |the study of seals |- |<span id="DefSinister"></span>sinister |1. on the left side of a device from the perspective of its '''[[#DefBear|bearer]]''' 2. to '''[[#DefReverse|reverse]]''' horizontally; for an example see '''[[#DefBend_Sinister|Bend sinister]]''' |- |<span id="DefSilver"></span>Silver |although silver in '''[[#DefArmoury|armoury]]''' is generally described as '''[[#DefArgent|Argent]]''', Silver is used where there are silver '''[[#DefCharge|charges]]''' in a device '''[[#DefSurmounted|surmounting]]''' other charges Argent as to conform to the '''[[#DefRule_Of_Tincture|rule of tincture]]''' |- |<span id="DefSlip"></span>Slip |the stem of a plant |- |<span id="DefSlipped"></span>slipped |of or relating to a '''[[#DefSlip|Slip]]''' |- |<span id="DefSociety_Of_Honour"></span>society of honour |another name for an '''[[#DefOrder_Of_Chivalry|order of chivalry]]'''; the Order of Australia is established as a 'society of honour' |- |<span id="DefSquare_Pierced"></span>square-pierced |having a square piercing in the middle |- |<span id="DefStaff"></span>Staff |a pole used for ceremonial purposes or for the flying of a flag |- |<span id="DefStain"></span>stain |a class of dark '''[[#DefTincture|tincture]]''' that includes '''[[#DefEmerald|Emerald]]''', '''[[#DefMurrey|Murrey]]''', '''[[#DefSanguine|Sanguine]]''' and '''[[#DefTenne|Tenné]]''' |- |<span id="DefStandard"></span>Standard |a flag '''[[#DefCharged|charged]]''' with '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''', such as the Royal '''[[#DefStandard|Standard]]''' of His Majesty The King |- |<span id="DefStatant"></span>statant |standing with all feet on the ground |- |<span id="DefSubordinary"></span>subordinary |a class of '''[[#DefOrdinary|ordinary]]''' that may be used in addition to '''[[#DefHonourable_Ordinary|honourable ordinaries]]''' or independently, including '''[[#DefMobile_Subordinary|mobile subordinaries]]''' and some '''[[#DefFixed_Ordinary|fixed ordinaries]]''' |- |<span id="DefSupporters"></span>Supporters |'''[[#DefBeasts|beasts]]''' or figures supporting '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' in '''[[#DefArmorial_Bearings|Armorial Bearings]]''' |- |<span id="DefSurmounted"></span>surmounted |having placed directly in front of it |- |<span id="DefTabard"></span>tabard |an garment consisting of a front, back and upperarm pieces charged throughout with '''[[#DefArms|Arms]]''' generally worn by '''[[#DefHerald|heralds]]''' in ceremonial processions |- |<span id="DefTenne"></span>Tenné, Tawny or Tenny |red-brown |- |<span id="DefThroughout"></span>throughout |extending to the edge of a device |- |<span id="DefTierce"></span>Tierce |a '''[[#DefPale|Pale]]''' '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from the '''[[#DefDexter|dexter]]''' |- |<span id="DefTierced"></span>tierced |being divided into three parts |- |<span id="DefTincture"></span>tincture |the '''[[#DefMetal|metal]]''', '''[[#DefColour|colour]]''', '''[[#DefStain|stain]]''', '''[[#DefFur|fur]]''' or pattern of a device or part thereof |- |<span id="DefTorqued"></span>torqued |'''[[#DefEmbowed|embowed]]''' in the body |- |Torse |see '''[[#DefWreath|Wreath]]''' |- |<span id="DefTower"></span>Tower |a fort-like edifice '''[[#DefEmbattled|embattled]]''' in the '''[[#DefChief|chief]]''' and generally depicted with slits and a '''[[#DefPortal|Portal]]''' |- |<span id="DefTressure"></span>Tressure |a '''[[#DefCotise|Cotise]]''' alongside the edges of a device |- |<span id="DefUnit_Citation"></span>unit citation |see '''[[#DefCitation|citation]]''' |- |<span id="DefVair"></span>Vair |Azure '''[[#DefSemy|semy]]''' of vair bells (squirrel fur) '''[[#DefConjoined|conjoined]]''' Argent |- |<span id="DefVert"></span>Vert |Green |- |<span id="DefVexillology"></span>vexillology |the study of flags, particularly national flags |- |<span id="DefVoided"></span>voided |being hollowed out |- |<span id="DefVolant"></span>volant |flying |- |<span id="DefWavy"></span>wavy |a smooth alternating semicircular line |- |<span id="DefWinged"></span>winged |having wings '''[[#DefIssuant|issuant]]''' from it |- |<span id="DefWreath"></span>Wreath (or Torse) |a device upon which the '''[[#DefCrest|Crest]]''' is set that consists of stylised bends of cloth in alternating '''[[#DefTincture|tinctures]]''' |- |<span id="DefWreathed"></span>wreathed |divided into '''[[#DefBend|Bends]]''' of alternating '''[[#DefTincture|tinctures]]''' as a '''[[#DefWreath|Wreath]]''' |}
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