Page 17 - Dictionary of Heraldry and Related Subjects

with a particular charge it is ssid to on the shoulders. These are found
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in some of the early 14th century
be adorned with sucb a charge.
effigies.
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A& - An old Heraldic expression
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Ainent - Running, applied to beasts
for the common axe.
but seldom
modem
used
in
,
Aeroplane -A modern charge which Heraldry.
has found its place in Heraldry in
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Lhe Iast 40 years. Tf flying. it is des-
cribed as volant.
Lion Mronté
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Eagle Wmgs elevated and adorsed
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Aisi4 - Winged,
Affronté - Facing the viewer, thus 4 la Cuisse - At the thigh. This
showing its full face. indicates the point at which the leg
is cooped or erased. The expression
Agnus Dei - The Holy Lamb em- is taken from the piece of amour
blem of St. John the Baptist. See covering that pan of the body.
Paschal Lamb.
Aland - A mastiff with short ars.
Aiguisé - Sharply pointed. In The dexter supporter of the amis
modern Heraldry urdé is generally of Lord Dakar. though generally
used. called a wolf, appears to have been
meant for an aland.
Ailettes - The term given to square
appendages emblazoned with the Albany Heraid - One of the Scottish
wearer's arms and fastened upright officers of arms (q.~.).