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Definition of heraldry

heraldry

/ˈhɛr.əl.dɹi/
her · ald · ry
Adverb:heraldically
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Plural:heraldries
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Adjective:heraldic
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heraldry Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The system, art, and practice of devising, granting, and blazoning coats of arms and tracing genealogies.

Example

"The historian specialized in medieval heraldry and could identify noble families by the symbols on their shields."

2

Heraldic emblems, coats of arms, or ceremonial pomp and pageantry collectively.

Example

"The cathedral walls were adorned with the colorful heraldry of past monarchs and knights."

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• Nearby Words

heptathlon
her
herald
heraldry
herat
herb
herbage

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French heraudie, formed from heraut ('herald') and the suffix -rie. The root heraut ultimately derives from a Frankish compound meaning 'army commander' (*hariwald).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heraldry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heraldry
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