heraldic bearing

Thân thiện

A knight's shield displays a striking heraldic bearing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A heraldic design on a shield: A "heraldic bearing" is a distinct symbol, pattern, or figure that is emblazoned on a shield or coat of arms in the system of heraldry. It serves as the primary visual identifier for a person, family, or institution.

Usage

• The term "heraldic bearing" is used specifically in the context of heraldry, the art and science of designing and granting armorial insignia. It refers to the central pictorial element on an escutcheon (shield).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The family's heraldic bearing was a golden lion on a red field.
  • Scholars study ancient manuscripts to identify the heraldic bearings of medieval knights.

Advanced Usage

• "To bear arms": To possess and display a heraldic bearing or coat of arms.
  • Only those granted permission by the crown could lawfully bear arms.

Variants and Related Words

• Bearing (n): In heraldry, this is a shortened, synonymous form for "heraldic bearing."
  • The bearing was quartered to represent different family lineages.
• Charge (n): A specific heraldic bearing or figure placed on the shield.
  • Common charges include animals, plants, and geometric shapes.
• Coat of arms (n): The full heraldic achievement, which includes the shield with its heraldic bearing, along with external elements like a crest, supporters, and motto.

Synonyms

• Armorial bearing: A synonym emphasizing the heraldic and emblematic nature.
• Device: A term for the emblem or design itself.

Related Phrases

• Blazon (v/n): The formal description of a heraldic bearing in technical heraldic language.
  • The herald will blazon the new bearing for the record.

Học thuật

Noun

1. heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

Từ đồng nghĩa

• charge
• bearing
• armorial bearing