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Something's '''armorial bearings''' is the composition of its [[heraldry|heraldic]] [[device]].
Something's '''armorial bearings''' is the composition of its [[heraldry|heraldic]] [[device]]. Less commonly, if something is ''armorial'' then it relates to [[armour]].


An '''armorial''' is also a document that discusses heraldry and devices.
An '''armorial''' is also a document that discusses heraldry and devices. When capitalized, the '''Armorial''' for the SCA refers to the encyclopedic listing of all registered names and armory.


Less commonly, if something is ''armorial'' then it relates to [[armour]].


[[category:heraldry]]
[[category:heraldry]]

Revision as of 17:59, 21 February 2006

Something's armorial bearings is the composition of its heraldic device. Less commonly, if something is armorial then it relates to armour.

An armorial is also a document that discusses heraldry and devices. When capitalized, the Armorial for the SCA refers to the encyclopedic listing of all registered names and armory.