What does "armorial" mean?
A book etc concerning heraldry, especially a collection of coats of arms.
Armorial
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: A book etc concerning heraldry, especially a collection of coats of arms.
- Grammar: armorial is listed as adj, noun.
- Nearest alternatives: armigerous, armorial style, blazoned, emblazoned.
- Useful contrasts: nonheraldic, unheraldic.
- Usage evidence: 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.
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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
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Example
"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."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "armorial"?
Common synonyms include: armigerous, armorial style, blazoned, emblazoned, heraldic, heraldic style.
How do you use "armorial" in a sentence?
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.