cadency
Americannoun
noun
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the line of descent from a younger member of a family
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another word for cadence
Etymology
Origin of cadency
Example Sentences
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The latest shield under it was Lionel’s—argent, a bend gules distinguished with some sort of label of cadency.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
It is not a little remarkable that the arms of neither shield nor surcoat bear any label or mark of cadency, but are simply royal arms.
From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William
In modern cadency a Double Quatrefoil is the difference of the ninth son.
From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.
And pray, sir second son, where is the cadency mark which should mark your rank.
From The White Company by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
In modern cadency it is the difference of the eighth son.
From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.
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