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Heraldry (Noun)

Meaning 1

Emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hyponyms

  • Armorial Bearing
  • Blazon
  • Heraldic Bearing
  • Arms
  • Bearing
  • Blazonry

Meaning 2

The study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The university's department of history offered a course on heraldry, which explored the origins and evolution of coats of arms.
  • The expert in heraldry was able to decipher the intricate symbols on the ancient shield and determine the family's ancestry.
  • Heraldry has been used for centuries to identify knights and nobles on the battlefield and to signify their status and lineage.
  • The society's library contained a vast collection of books on heraldry, including rare volumes on the coats of arms of European royalty.
  • The art of heraldry involves not only the design of coats of arms but also the study of the rules and conventions that govern their use.

Hypernyms

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