Heraldry

Pronunciation: /ˈherəldrē/

Definitions of heraldry

noun the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described, and regulated

Example Sentences

A1 Heraldry is the study of coats of arms.

A2 She learned about heraldry in her history class.

B1 The family's heraldry featured a lion and a crown.

B2 The heraldry on the castle walls told the story of its noble owners.

C1 The intricate heraldry of the royal family was displayed proudly on banners and flags.

C2 The expert in heraldry was able to identify the different symbols and colors used in the coat of arms.

Examples of heraldry in a Sentence

formal The study of heraldry involves the examination and interpretation of coats of arms.

informal She has a strong interest in heraldry and enjoys designing her own family crest.

slang I heard he's really into all that fancy heraldry stuff.

figurative The intricate heraldry of the old castle walls symbolized the family's history and power.

Grammatical Forms of heraldry

• past tense: heraldried
• plural: heraldries
• comparative: more heraldric
• superlative: most heraldric
• present tense: heralds
• future tense: will herald
• perfect tense: has heralded
• continuous tense: is heralding
• singular: heraldry
• positive degree: heraldric
• infinitive: to herald
• gerund: heralding
• participle: heralded

Origin and Evolution of heraldry

First Known Use: 1285 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'heraldry' comes from the Old French word 'herault' meaning a messenger or officer of arms.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the system of armorial bearings and identifying symbols used in medieval Europe, the term 'heraldry' has evolved to encompass the study and design of coats of arms and other armorial devices.