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heraldic

/he-ral-dik, huh-/US // hɛˈræl dɪk, hə- //UK // (hɛˈrældɪk) //

纹章式,纹章,纹章式的,纹章学

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of, relating to, or characteristic of heralds or heraldry: heraldic form; heraldic images; heraldic history; a heraldic device.

Examples

  • 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.