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heraldry definition

her·aldry (herəl drē)

noun pl. heraldries -·ries

  1. the art or science having to do with coats of arms, genealogies, etc.
  2. the function of a herald (sense )
    1. a coat of arms or heraldic device
    2. coats of arms, collectively; armorial bearings
  3. heraldic ceremony or pomp

Etymology: < herald

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