Orle definition

ôrl

(heraldry) The inner border on an escutcheon, following the outline of the edge of the shield.

noun

(heraldry) A bordure which runs around the outline of a shield without touching the edge.

noun

(heraldry) The wreath, or chaplet, surmounting or encircling the helmet of a knight and bearing the crest.

noun

Origin of orle

From Old French (also modern) orle, from ourler "˜to hem', or from *orula, a diminutive of Latin ora "˜edge', probably from os, or- "˜mouth'.

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