heraldry
the science of armorial bearings.
the art of blazoning armorial bearings, of settling the rights of persons to bear arms or to use certain bearings, of tracing and recording genealogies, of recording honors, and of deciding questions of precedence.
the office or duty of a herald.
a heraldic device, or a collection of such devices.
a coat of arms; armorial bearings.
heraldic symbolism.
heraldic pomp or ceremony: The coronation was marked by all the magnificence of heraldry.
Origin of heraldry
1Other words from heraldry
- her·ald·ist, noun
Words Nearby heraldry
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How to use heraldry in a sentence
William Berry, an English author, died at Bristol, aged 77; author of various works on genealogy and heraldry.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellSidney was very fond of heraldry, and not a little proud of his right to display the bear and ragged staff.
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3) | Richard BagwellIn heraldry, “fimbriate” or “fimbriated” refers to a narrow edge or border running round a bearing.
The "foolish business" of heraldry has supplied the motive for numerous packs of cards.
Most writers agree in assigning the origin of heraldry, in the modern acceptation of the term, to the crusades.
On Some Ancient Battle-Fields in Lancashire | Charles Hardwick
British Dictionary definitions for heraldry
/ (ˈhɛrəldrɪ) /
the occupation or study concerned with the classification of armorial bearings, the allocation of rights to bear arms, the tracing of genealogies, etc
the duties and pursuit of a herald
armorial bearings, insignia, devices, etc
heraldic symbols or symbolism
the show and ceremony of heraldry
Derived forms of heraldry
- heraldist, noun
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