armorist

[ ahr-mer-ist ]

noun

1. a person who is an expert at heraldry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of armorist¹

First recorded in 1580–90; armor + -ist

Example Sentences

The ‘atchievement’ of Cæsar was, if we may trust the same learned armorist, Or, an eagle displayed with two heads sable.

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