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heraldry

/ˈhɛr.əld.ri/

Translations

heraldrynoun

heraldries

Heraldry is the study of coats of arms and heraldic symbols.

Геральдика — это изучение гербов и геральдических символов.

Synonyms

coat of arms

heraldic art

heraldryadjective

/ˈhɛr.əld.ri/

Used attributively to modify nouns, meaning 'relating to heraldry; heraldic'.

Synonyms

heraldrynoun

The system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated.

The study of heraldry involves understanding the symbols and colors used in family crests.

The practice of designing, displaying, describing, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges.

He took a course in heraldry to learn how to create a family crest.

The profession or art of a herald.

Heraldry was an important aspect of medieval tournaments and ceremonies.

heraldryadjective

Relating to coats of arms and heraldic matters.

She chose a heraldry theme for the wedding invitations.