O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

heraldry

/ˈhɛrəldri/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does heraldry mean?

noun

The art or practice of designing, displaying, and using coats of arms and other heraldic devices, especially in relation to nobility and chivalry. The study of coats of arms and other heraldic devices.

Example

"The medieval knight's coat of arms was a symbol of his family's heraldry."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for heraldry

Rhymes with heraldry