Argent

The heraldic term for silver or white. (The two are interchangeable, as far as heraldic usage is concerned.) According to The Blazon of Gentrie it signifies the following:

1. Planets: The Moon
2. Precious Stones: Margueritte, or pearl
3. Virtues: Hope and Innocency
4. Celestial signs: Scorpio and Pisces
5. Months: October and November
6. Days of the Week: Monday
7. Ages of Man: Infancy, the first 7 years
8. Flowers: Lily and white rose
9. Elements: Water
10. Seasons of the Year: Autumne
11. Complexions: Flegmatic
12. Numbers: 10, 11
13. Metals: Silver

See Also:

• tincture.
• metal