armorial

[ahr-mawr-ee-uh l, -mohr-]

adjective

of or relating to heraldry or heraldic bearings.

bearing a coat or coats of arms: a set of armorial china.

noun

a book containing heraldic bearings and devices.

Origin of armorial

First recorded in 1570–80; armory + -al¹

Related formsun·ar·mo·ri·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for armorial

The armorial design of the art, embossed above the portal, is a lamb bearing a cross.
Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight|Mathew Joseph Holt
He has a plain wreath around his head, and his shield, which has no armorial bearings, is slung on his left arm.
The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple|Charles G. Addison
This armorial glass is gradually giving way to glass representing scenes in the history of the cathedral.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield|A. B. Clifton
On this garment were emblazoned the armorial bearings of the wearer.
The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition|Anonymous

You enter a great paneled hall decorated with armorial bearings, with portraits, and with banners.
The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration, vol. 06, No. 8, August 1900|Various

British Dictionary definitions for armorial

armorial

adjective

of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms

noun

a book of coats of arms

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Word Origin and History for armorial

armorial

adj.

1570s, from armory + -al (1).

armorial

adjective

noun

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