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In [[heraldry]], a line which is drawn '''wavy''' is made up of a series of waves. Not surprisingly it is often used to represent water. |
In [[heraldry]], a line which is drawn '''wavy''' is made up of a series of waves. Not surprisingly it is often used to represent [[water]]. |
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Certain [[charge]]s using the wavy/water motif have their own names. A ''[[roundel]] [[barry]] wavy [[azure]] and [[argent]]'' is called a ''[[fountain]]'', and a ''[[base]] barry wavy azure and argent'' is called a ''ford''. |
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Revision as of 12:52, 1 August 2006
In heraldry, a line which is drawn wavy is made up of a series of waves. Not surprisingly it is often used to represent water.
Certain charges using the wavy/water motif have their own names. A roundel barry wavy azure and argent is called a fountain, and a base barry wavy azure and argent is called a ford.
