#coat of arms
- Eagle — A large diurnal bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family, characterized by a powerful beak hooked at the tip, sharp curved talons, and extremely keen vision; also, it represents the heraldic symbol of power and sovereignty found on coats of arms, flags, or coins. This apex predator holds major structural ecological importance in controlling small mammal populations within ecosystems.
- Closely flanked — Having been tightly pressed, squeezed, or fixed closely from both sides; in heraldry, the term describes a piece, figure, or blazon element that is closely flanked, pressed, or structurally compressed between two other adjacent geometric figures or symbols.
- Herald — An archaic or unconventional spelling and phonetic variant for herald; a medieval court officer tasked with transmitting solemn state messages, organizing official ceremonies, knightly tournaments, and recording and verifying coats of arms, crests, and noble titles. The term appears rarely in early translations or romantic literary chronicles, serving as a direct etymological root for terms associated with the science of blazons.
- Armiger — A person legally entitled to bear a coat of arms or a heraldic crest; historically, a noble servant or squire who carried the armor and weapons of a knight during the Middle Ages. In feudal social structures, the title marked an intermediate tier of prestige, situated just below the rank of knight, involving precise military responsibilities and a lineage officially recognized by the royal court.
- Armorial — A collection, repertory, dictionary, or official catalog containing detailed descriptions, graphic representations, and coats of arms of princely dynasties, noble families, cities, or states. As an adjective, it refers to everything pertaining to heraldry or blazons.
- Emblazoned — Provided, marked, or decorated with a coat of arms, a blazon, or heraldic insignia. The term applies to official seals, noble funerary monuments, or old palace facades bearing engraved or painted symbols.