heraldic
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to heraldry
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of or relating to heralds
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On his chest he tattooed the Crusader’s cross, born as a heraldic symbol of the recaptured Kingdom of Jerusalem.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025
“Thank you very much,’’ Charles told heraldic artist Tim Noad and calligrapher Stephanie Gill, who worked on the project for 56 days straight.
From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024
Buckingham Palace mailed invitations — featuring a heraldic design on heavy card stock — to guests on a list compiled in coordination with British civil servants.
From Washington Post • May 1, 2023
The official coronation service invitation, which was designed by heraldic artist Andrew Jamieson, was unveiled earlier this week.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2023
These ancient roses, it has lately been asserted, were so constructed that the five sepals did actually stick out beyond the petals—just as they are represented to do in the heraldic rose.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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