paly

When the field is striped vertically it is said to be "paly" of so many (Fig. 57).

Owen Glendower also bore a lion rampant sable, “the black lion of Powyss;” his arms were Paly of eight, arg.

The second coat of Adam, says this writer, was ‘paly tranche, divided every way and tinctured of every colour.’

But in the North of England their 'paly gold' used to be a much rarer treasure.

Em.: Dear Mrs. Paly-Paget, we were only feeling sorry for your sweet little girl when she grows older, you know.