Blazon
/ˈblæzən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal description of a coat of arms or heraldic device, used to identify and document the insignia legally.
The lawyer examined the blazon to verify the coat of arms' authenticity in the inheritance dispute.
- (v.) To formally describe or depict heraldic arms according to established rules and terminology.
The herald blazoned the family's arms during the legal proceedings.
Forms
- blazon
- blazons
- blazoned
- blazoning
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Commentary
In legal contexts, blazon is crucial for precise identification in matters of heraldic law and inheritance.
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