Heraldry Vocabulary

noun a subdivision of a country established for political or administrative purposes

• The canton of Geneva is known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture.
• Let's take a day trip to the canton and explore some new hiking trails.
• I heard there's a cool new restaurant opening up in the canton next week.
• In the political landscape, the canton represents a crucial voting block for the upcoming election.

noun a person's right hand

adjective referring to the right side or right-handedness

• The dexter hand of the statue held a sword, symbolizing justice.
• I always use my dexter hand to write because I'm right-handed.
• Dude, did you see that dexter move on the basketball court?
• Her dexter mind always found creative solutions to problems.

verb to divide or split into four equal parts

adjective divided into four equal parts

• The company's revenue was quartered compared to the previous year.
• I quartered the sandwich so we can share it.
• Let's quarter the cost of the trip between us.
• Her heart felt quartered after the breakup.

noun A person or thing that carries or represents a particular standard or ideal

• The company prides itself on being the standard bearer for quality in the industry.
• She's the standard bearer for fashion trends among her friends.
• He's the standard bearer of cool in our group.
• The author is considered the standard bearer of modern literature.