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Heraldry

/ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/

The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.

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noun

1
The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.
"Rouge Dragon Pursuivant is a specialist in heraldry at the College of Arms."
2
An armorial ensign along with its history and description.
3
Pageantry.
"Onlookers were impressed by the rich and colorful heraldry."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Heraldry"

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Word	Definition
heraldic	Of, or relating to heraldry or heralds.
heraldynoun	Alternative form of heraldry. [(uncountable) The profession or art of devising, granting and blazoning coats of arms, tracing genealogies and ruling on questions of protocol or rank.]
heraldnoun	A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
heraldshipnoun	The status or office of a herald.
achievementnoun	The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
escutcheonnoun	(heraldry) The shield on which a coat of arms is displayed, or, by extension, the coat of arms itself.
armigernoun	(loosely, heraldry) Any person entitled to bear a coat of arms.
quarteringnoun	The act of providing housing for military personnel, especially when imposed upon the home of a private citizen.
argentnoun	(heraldry) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.
bannernoun	Any large sign, especially when made of soft material or fabric.
chiefnoun	The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group.
logonoun	A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.
king-of-armsnoun	One of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms, designated as Garter (Principal King of Arms), Clarenceux (for England south of the Trent and Wales), and Norroy & Ulster (for England north of the Trent and Northern Ireland).
champnoun	(informal) Buddy, sport, mate. (as a term of address)
king of armsnoun	Alternative form of king-of-arms. [One of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms, designated as Garter (Principal King of Arms), Clarenceux (for England south of the Trent and Wales), and Norroy & Ulster (for England north of the Trent and Northern Ireland).]
ordernoun	(countable) A command.
champagnenoun	A cultural region and former province of France, the terroir of the wine champagne; now part of Grand Est region.
pursuivantnoun	(heraldry) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.
regalianoun	The emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, sceptre or sword.
king-at-armsnoun	Alternative form of king-of-arms. [One of the three chief heralds of the College of Arms, designated as Garter (Principal King of Arms), Clarenceux (for England south of the Trent and Wales), and Norroy & Ulster (for England north of the Trent and Northern Ireland).]