'Heraldry' definitions:
Definition of 'heraldry'
From: WordNet
noun
The study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
noun
Emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms
Definition of 'Heraldry'
From: GCIDE
- Heraldry \Her"ald*ry\, n.
- 1. The art or office of a herald; the art, practice, or science of recording genealogies, and blazoning arms or ensigns armorial; also, of marshaling cavalcades, processions, and public ceremonies. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A coat of arms or some other heraldic device or collection of heraldic symbols. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'heraldry'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- armory,
- badge,
- badge of office,
- badges,
- baton,
- blazonry,
- brassard,
- button,
- cap and gown,
- chain,
- chain of office,
- circumstance,
- class ring,
- cockade,
- collar,
- cross,
- decoration,
- dress,
- eagle,
- emblems,
- ensigns,
- fasces,
- figurehead,
- fleur-de-lis,
- formality,
- hammer and sickle,
- insignia,
- lapel pin,
- livery,
- mace,
- mantle,
- markings,
- medal,
- mortarboard,
- old school tie,
- pin,
- pomp,
- pride,
- regalia,
- ring,
- rose,
- school ring,
- shamrock,
- sigillography,
- skull and crossbones,
- solemnity,
- sphragistics,
- staff,
- state,
- swastika,
- tartan,
- thistle,
- tie,
- uniform,
- verge,
- wand