What does "armorial" mean?

A book etc concerning heraldry, especially a collection of coats of arms.

What is a synonym for "armorial"?

Common synonyms include: roll of arms, roll of arms.

Armorial

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A book etc concerning heraldry, especially a collection of coats of arms.

Adjective

1
Of, or relating to heraldry, or to heraldic arms. not-comparable
"Mute Memento of that union In a Saxon Church survives, Where a cross-legged Knight lies sculptured As between two wedded Wives— Figures with armorial signs of race and birth, And the vain rank the Pilgrims bore while yet on earth."
2
In, or pertaining to, armor. not-comparable, rare
"Such a scene would have been depicted by the painters of that day, in the armorial suit of the Greeks and Romans. West's painting was highly approved, and the king is said to have required a copy. From this attempt is to be dated the reform ..."

Adjective

1
of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

roll of arms roll of arms

Example

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"Mute Memento of that union In a Saxon Church survives, Where a cross-legged Knight lies sculptured As between two wedded Wives— Figures with armorial signs of race and birth, And the vain rank the Pilgrims bore while yet on earth."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From armory + -al.

Etymology 2

From armor + -ial.

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