heraldic

[ he-ral-dik, huh- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of heralds or heraldry:

   heraldic form; heraldic images; heraldic history; a heraldic device.

heraldic

/ hɛˈrældɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to heraldry
2. of or relating to heralds

Derived Forms

• heˈraldically, adverb

Other Words From

• he·raldi·cal·ly adverb
• unhe·raldic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of heraldic¹

First recorded in 1765–75; herald + -ic

Example Sentences

Thomas Moule died in London, aged 67; a well known writer to the extent of many volumes on topographic and heraldic antiquities.

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As a favourite garden flower, the Columbine found its way into heraldic blazonry.

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It fared better with the princes; for the success of each champion was measured by a rigid heraldic scale.

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Beneath this celestial vision is the heraldic shield of the lady's family, thus throwing in a glimpse of visible worldly grandeur.

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In short, the usual gaudy splendour of the heraldic attire was caricatured and overdone.

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