cadency

American  

[keyd-n-see] / ˈkeɪd n si /

noun

plural

cadencies

1. cadence.

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cadency British  

/ ˈkeɪdənsɪ /

noun

1. the line of descent from a younger member of a family

2. another word for cadence

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Etymology

Origin of cadency

First recorded in 1620–30; cad(ence) + -ency

Example Sentences

At an early period, Cadency was marked by adding a single small charge to the blazon of a Shield, or by charging some secondary device or figure upon any accessory of a Shield of arms.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

The Label, borne as a Mark of Cadency, was sometimes, 179 particularly in the cases of junior members of the Royal Family, charged with other figures and devices, as differences of a secondary rank.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

Though not so numerous as Labels, Bordures employed to mark Cadency exist in very many early examples, and a variety of devices appear charged upon them for secondary Difference.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

Modern Cadency is marked by the Label and by single small Charges, which take precedence in the following order:— 1.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

Marks of Cadency, as they are borne on Shields of Arms, may also be charged on Badges, Crests, and Supporters.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.