heraldic

adjective

he·​ral·​dic he-ˈral-dik How to pronounce heraldic (audio)
hə-
: of or relating to heralds or heraldry
heraldically adverb

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There is deconstruction of the heraldic myth without the author falling prey to easy platitudes, and without the kind of too-easy subversion that risks shattering the myth entirely. Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 King Charles and Queen Camilla also met heraldic artist Timothy Noad and calligrapher Stephanie Gill to hear about their roles in creating the coronation roll. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 The wars, fought between two houses clamoring for the throne, were named for the heraldic badges of the families: York (white rose) and Lancaster (red rose). Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 The pairs are built with subtle yet enchanting details: the pins at the hinges are inspired by the heraldic coat of arms of Solomeo, the Medieval hamlet where the brand is based. Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heraldic 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French héraldique, from Medieval Latin heraldus "herald" (Latinization of Middle French hiraud, heraud, Old French hirauz, hiraut) + French -ique -ic entry 1, herald entry 1

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heraldic was in 1772

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“Heraldic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heraldic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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heraldic

adjective
he·​ral·​dic he-ˈral-dik How to pronounce heraldic (audio)
hə-
: of or relating to heralds or heraldry
heraldically adverb

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