heraldry

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Thus it is difficult to prove that the heraldry is the origin of totemism, which is just as likely, or more likely, to have been the origin of savage heraldic crests and quarterings.

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  1. noun The profession, study, or art of devising, granting, and blazoning arms, tracing genealogies, and determining and ruling on questions of rank or protocol, as exercised by an officer of arms.
  2. noun A branch of knowledge dealing with the history and description in proper terms of armorial bearings and their accessories.
  3. noun Armorial ensigns or similar insignia.

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  • It introduced him to the practical details of heraldry, and gave him command over his materials Still further to improve himself in the art of drawing, my father devoted his evenings to attending the Edinburgh Drawing Academy. —  James Nasmyth: Engineer, An Autobiography.
  • I soon learned all about heraldry, and in my leisure time drew and colored all the coats of arms that had been borne by the Hamertons in their numerous alliances, as well as the arms of other families from which our own was descended. —  Philip Gilbert Hamerton
  • We are constantly reminded that The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave Await alike the inevitable hour The paths of glory lead but to the grave. —  Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of William H. F. Lee
  • In heaven's heraldry, a man's rank is taken, not from hereditary titles, or possessions, but from grace renewing and sanctifying the heart, and a life of true devotedness to Christ and his service. —  The Life of James Renwick
  • 'The pride of heraldry, the pomp of power I made way for Mrs. Ascher and followed her as she moved among the tables towards the staircase at the end of the room. —  Gossamer 1915
 

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  1. from Old French heraulderie, from heralt, heraut, herald: see herald.
 

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/ˈhɛrəldri/
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