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Pursuivant :: Pursuivant (n.) A functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; -- called also pursuivant at arms; an attendant of the heralds. Also used figuratively..

Tabard :: Tabard (n.) A sort of tunic or mantle formerly worn for protection from the weather. When worn over the armor it was commonly emblazoned with the arms of the wearer, and from this the name was given to the garment adopted for heralds..

Herald :: Herald (n.) In the Middle Ages, the officer charged with the above duties, and also with the care of genealogies, of the rights and privileges of noble families, and especially of armorial bearings. In modern times, some vestiges of this office remain, especially in England. See Heralds' College (below), and King-at-Arms..

College :: College (n.) A collection, body, or society of persons engaged in common pursuits, or having common duties and interests, and sometimes, by charter, peculiar rights and privileges; as, a college of heralds; a college of electors; a college of bishops..

Coherald :: Coherald (n.) A joint herald.

Vair :: Vair (n.) The skin of the squirrel, much used in the fourteenth century as fur for garments, and frequently mentioned by writers of that period in describing the costly dresses of kings, nobles, and prelates. It is represented in heraldry by a series of small shields placed close together, and alternately white and blue..

Counterchange :: Counterchange (v. t.) To checker; to diversify, as in heraldic counterchanging. See Counterchaged, a., 2..

Bode :: Bode (v. t.) A messenger; a herald.

Fecial :: Fecial (a.) Pertaining to heralds, declarations of war, and treaties of peace; as, fecial law..

Vociferous :: Vociferous (a.) Making a loud outcry; clamorous; noisy; as, vociferous heralds..

Heraud :: Heraud (n.) A herald.

Armory :: Armory (n.) That branch of heraldry which treats of coat armor.

Heraldry :: Heraldry (n.) The art or office of a herald; the art, practice, or science of recording genealogies, and blazoning arms or ensigns armorial; also, of marshaling cavalcades, processions, and public ceremonies..

Blazon :: Blazon (n.) The art or act of describing or depicting heraldic bearings in the proper language or manner.

Heralding :: Heralding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Heral.

Emblazonry :: Emblazonry (n.) The act or art of an emblazoner; heraldic or ornamental decoration, as pictures or figures on shields, standards, etc.; emblazonment..

Earl Marshal :: Earl marshal () An officer of state in England who marshals and orders all great ceremonials, takes cognizance of matters relating to honor, arms, and pedigree, and directs the proclamation of peace and war. The court of chivalry was formerly under his jurisdiction, and he is still the head of the herald's office or college of arms..

Stentor :: Stentor (n.) A herald, in the Iliad, who had a very loud voice; hence, any person having a powerful voice..

Membered :: Membered (a.) Having legs of a different tincture from that of the body; -- said of a bird in heraldic representations.

Morne :: Morne (a.) Without teeth, tongue, or claws; -- said of a lion represented heraldically..

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