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In [[heraldry]] a '''lozenge''' is a [[subordinary]] in the shape of a [[diamond]]. It is also used to refer to the diamond-shaped [[shield]]s sometimes used for women's [[device]]s.
Lozenges were usually used to cure a sore throat, or to put up one's bum if one felt adventurous.


[[Category:Device heraldry]]
[[Category:Device heraldry]]

Latest revision as of 10:56, 7 August 2009

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In heraldry a lozenge is a subordinary in the shape of a diamond. It is also used to refer to the diamond-shaped shields sometimes used for women's devices.