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.
Origin of armorial
1Other words from armorial
- un·ar·mo·ri·al, adjective
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How to use armorial in a sentence
A golden eagle, the armorial ensign of the Ripperda family, crested the centre arch.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterI should like to see M. le Suisse take the trouble to open that armorial door for us.
The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence | Eugne SueIt is of oak, richly carved and painted; and covered profusely with verses, armorial bearings, and devices.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Carlisle | C. King EleyTo take a single instance: the poems never allude to the personal armorial bearings of the heroes.
Homer and His Age | Andrew LangYou enter a great paneled hall decorated with armorial bearings, with portraits, and with banners.
British Dictionary definitions for armorial
/ (ɑːˈmɔːrɪəl) /
of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms
a book of coats of arms
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