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Lined - An expression which may
be used with Lwo meanings:
1. Men referring to the lining or
doubling of the mantling.
2. In connection with an animal
for example a greyhound gorged
and lined would state that he had
a collar with a lead or üne attached.
Lines OP Partition, Lines oE Decora-
tion - Lines which may be plain or
ornamental which are used when
Rampant
dividing the shield into separate sec-
tions or for outiining some of the regardant, where ]lis head is turned
over his left shoulder.
figures placed upon it. The line of
partition is always plain unless the
Other variations of rampant in-
cIude queue fourché, with two tails;
contrary is stated in the blazon.
In modern Heraldry there are coward. with his tail drawn forward
considerabJy more decorarive lines between his legs; double headed.
than was the case with the early with two heads; man lion, where he
Heralds. The following sliows a has the face of an old man and
cornplete list of the decorative forms combatant, where he is Lurned fac-
some of which are seldom found in ing the sinister and fighting another
present day grants of arms.
Statank, where he is standing wilh
Line of Roses - An inErequentIy
found expression referring, more
particularly in connection with a
crest, to a continuous Iine of roses
probably
joined
together
and
attached to a collar.
Lion - The principal animal charge
in Engilsh Heraldry. He may be
found in a number of positions
jncIuding the following: Rampant.
erect with his sinister hind paw on
the ground and the dexter hind paw lion facing in the normal way.
Statant
slightly raised fonvard, the dexter
front paw is raised Ievel with the
top of his head and his sinister front
paw stretched forward slightly below
the shoulder, he has a ferocious
expression on his face, which is
looking to the dexter, with his
mouth open and his tongue
extended.
Variations of rampant include
rampant gardant, where his head is
turned to the viewer. and rampant Passant gardant
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