Armorial
of or relating to heraldry or heraldic bearings.
bearing a coat or coats of arms:
a set of armorial china.
a book containing heraldic bearings and devices.
Historical Examples
Then, with deep interest, ‘What are your armorial bearings?’
A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others F. Hopkinson Smith
The eagle was probably the armorial badge of the hero of this stanza.
Y Gododin Aneurin
Dolphins are associated with many legends, and they figure in armorial bearings.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia Various
It is often charged with armorial insignia, and thus is a true coat of arms.
The Handbook to English Heraldry Charles Boutell
Lady Charlotte Guest remarks that a boar’s head in some form appears as the armorial bearing of all of Caradawc’s name.
The English and Scottish Popular Ballads (Volume I of 5) Various
Tenacious of his armorial bearings, ib.Exploits at Auray, 49.
The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) Charles Mills
But, be that as it might, it is certain that in his armorial bearings of four wigs, he added a quart pot for a crest.
A History of the Cries of London Charles Hindley
All of these except the last, which is a plain printed label, are armorial.
American Book-Plates Charles Dexter Allen
A budding oak-tree, the armorial bearing of the della Rovere, inscribed Feretria.
Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume I (of 3) James Dennistoun
By the way, the harp is absent from these armorial bearings.
Notable Women Authors of the Day Helen C. Black
adjective
of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms
noun
a book of coats of arms
adj.
1570s, from armory + -al (1).
Read Also:
- Armoric
of or relating to . a native of . (def 2). a native or inhabitant of Brittany. Also called Armorican, Armoric. the Celtic language of Brittany. (often lowercase) a round hat for women, with a flat crown and a turned-up brim. pertaining to Brittany, the Bretons, or their language. Historical Examples These are the armoric […]
- Armorica
an ancient region in NW France, corresponding generally to Brittany. Historical Examples Yes, the independence of Armorica is a shame to the arms of the Franks. The Abbatial Crosier Eugne Sue There shall be put into her jaws a bridle that shall be made on the coast of Armorica. Old English Chronicles Various We find […]
- Armorican
of or relating to . a native of . (def 2). Historical Examples The church was founded by an Armorican lady of rank named Canna, who was sainted. British Goblins Wirt Sikes Page 128, “Armonican” changed to “Armorican” for consistency. Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series William Bottrell In the days of […]
- Armory
a storage place for weapons and other war equipment. a building that is the headquarters and drill center of a military unit. a place where arms and armor are made; an armorer’s shop; arsenal. Heraldry. the art of blazoning arms. . arms or armor collectively. Archaic. heraldic bearings or arms. Contemporary Examples Abbott testified that […]
- Armorist
a person who is an expert at heraldry.