Page 28 - Dictionary of Heraldry and Related Subjects

BdB - An expression used to
describe a field divided horizontalIy
into ten or any higher even number
of qua1 parts. In modern Heraldry
the tenn barry (q.v.) has more gener-
ally been used.
Barralet - A diminutive of the bar
of which it is approximately t its
width. that is to Say approximately
,b of the height of the shield.
Barry - An expression denoting that
the field is horizontally divided into
an even number of equal parts of
Barry Piley
which the number must be stated.
In the case of barry it is customary
for the metal to precede the tincture Bars
-
are bars voided
or closets placed in couples.
and thus take the senior position,
Barry bendy - An expression denot-
ing that the field is divided fess wise
and bend wise in equal proportions
thus producing a number of dia-
mond sections lying on their sides.
The tinctures thus become counter
changed. Barry bendy sinister may
also be found.
Bat wise - An expression denofing
that charges on the shield are
arranged horizontally one beside
the other. Bars Gemeiies
Base - The lower portion of the
shield. Xt may refer to a portion of
the base equal in width of a bar
parted off by a horizontal line.
Barry Bendy
Basilisk - A monster resembling a
wyvern but with a dragon's head ar
the end of the tail.
Barry PiIeg - The field divided hori-
zontaily into a number of pile Basket - Several kinds of baskets
shaped pieces. may be used in Heraldry generally