heraldry

• Nom désignant le système, l'étude ou la pratique de la conception, de l'affichage et de l'enregistrement des armoiries et des insignes héraldiques, souvent associés à la noblesse et aux origines historiques.

A noun referring to the system, study, or practice of designing, displaying, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges, often associated with nobility and historical lineage.

indénombrable

1. Study of coats of armsC1formalbritish

   The system and study of designing, displaying, and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges.

   héraldique

   • He is an expert in medieval heraldry.
   • The museum has a large collection of heraldry books.
   • She studied heraldry to understand family crests.

   Synonymesarmoryblazonry

2. Symbolic representationC1formal

   The use of symbols, colors, and designs to represent families, institutions, or regions.

   Héraldique

   • The university's heraldry includes a lion and a book.
   • Heraldry was used to identify knights in battle.
   • The flag's design is based on traditional heraldry.

   Synonymesarmoryblazonry