gules

[ gyoolz ]

noun

1. the tincture red.

adjective

1. of the tincture red:

   a lion gules.

gules

/ ɡjuːlz /

adjective

1. heraldry red

Word History and Origins

Origin of gules¹

1300–50; Middle English goules < Old French gueules red fur neckpiece, derivative of gole throat < Latin gula

Word History and Origins

Origin of gules¹

C14: from Old French gueules red fur worn around the neck, from gole throat, from Latin gula gullet

Example Sentences

Per Pale means that the Shield is divided vertically with one half blue (Azure) and the other half red (Gules).

From The Daily Beast

Gules, a pair of scales or; on a chief azure (color on color) three cross-crosslets argent.

From Project Gutenberg

Near the prow was planted Sir Oliver's spear, with his arms—a boar's head gules upon a field of gold.

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The Treasurer: Gules, a saltire between four leopards' heads or.

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His son reverted to the plain shield of vair, or, and gules.

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For example: "Gules, a bend or, in chief a crescent argent."

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