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heraldic
[ he-ral-dik, huh- ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of heralds or heraldry:
heraldic form; heraldic images; heraldic history; a heraldic device.
heraldic
/ hɛˈrældɪk /
adjective
- of or relating to heraldry
- of or relating to heralds
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Derived Forms
- heˈraldically, adverb
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Other Words From
- he·raldi·cal·ly adverb
- unhe·raldic adjective
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Example Sentences
Thomas Moule died in London, aged 67; a well known writer to the extent of many volumes on topographic and heraldic antiquities.
As a favourite garden flower, the Columbine found its way into heraldic blazonry.
It fared better with the princes; for the success of each champion was measured by a rigid heraldic scale.
Beneath this celestial vision is the heraldic shield of the lady's family, thus throwing in a glimpse of visible worldly grandeur.
In short, the usual gaudy splendour of the heraldic attire was caricatured and overdone.
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