armorial
Relating to crests
Armorial relates to coats of arms or heraldry: armorial bearings, an armorial device.
As a noun, an armorial is a book cataloging coats of arms, typically organized by family or region.
The word appears almost exclusively in formal or historical contexts dealing with heraldic tradition.
Heraldic shield notation
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- chargeCost or accusation
- fieldArea of specialty
ordinaries · mantling · helm · coronet · wreath · supporters · motto · marshalling
Highest point or tuft
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- deviceConstructed tool or machine
- sigilMagical or heraldic symbol
- ensignFlag or junior officer
standard · pennon · banner · seal · signet · monogram · livery · regalia
Shield bearing heraldry
Family line of descent
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
dynasty · forebears · progenitors · clan · succession · birthright · inheritance · noble
List of names
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
- visitationOfficial or formal visit
- grantBestow or award money
- collegeHigher education institution
herald · blazonry · manuscript · parchment · illumination · record · chronicle
blazon
Heraldic shield notation
- escutcheonShield bearing heraldry
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- chargeCost or accusation
field · ordinaries · mantling · helm · coronet · wreath · supporters · motto · marshalling · quartering
crest
Highest point or tuft
ensign · standard · pennon · banner · seal · signet · monogram · livery · regalia · cognizance
escutcheon
Shield bearing heraldry
kite · boss · lozenge · chief · canton · achievement · cartouche
ancestry
Family line of descent
bloodline · dynasty · forebears · progenitors · clan · succession · birthright · inheritance · noble · peerage
roll
List of names
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
- visitationOfficial or formal visit
- grantBestow or award money
college · herald · blazonry · manuscript · parchment · illumination · record · chronicle