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Revision as of 14:53, 14 May 2006
In heraldry the stag's posture have specific names:
- at gaze : standing with the head facing the spectator
- at speed : Running
- courant : Running
- lodged : Lying down
- salient : Springing
- statant : Standing
- trippant : Walking
Any colour to its horns, are described as attired of so-and-so tincture. Attired of a number, means that the horns have that many tines or points.