{Marks of cadency} (Her.), bearings indicating the position of the bearer as older or younger son, or as a descendant of an older or younger son. See {Difference} (Her.). [1913 Webster]
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Cadency — Ca den*cy, n. Descent of related families; distinction between the members of a family according to their ages. [1913 Webster] {Marks of cadency} (Her.), bearings indicating the position of the bearer as older or younger son, or as a descendant… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cadency — Brisures used in cadency (shown in red). The left hand column shows the cadency marks (brisures) used for sons in the English and Canadian systems. The right hand column shows the brisures used in Canadian heraldry for daughters.The marks are… … Wikipedia
Cadency — A mark of difference to show family relationships in the system of heraldry. Included in marks of Cadency are the label (1st son), crescent, mollet, martel, annulet, fleur de lis, rose, cross flory, octofoil … Medieval glossary
Difference, marks of — Her. These are the same as marks of cadency … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Heraldry — The German Hyghalmen Roll was made in the late fifteenth century and illustrates the German practice of repeating themes from the arms in the crest. (See Roll of arms) Heraldry is the profession, study, or art of creating, granting, and blazoning … Wikipedia
Canadian heraldry — refers to the cultural tradition and style of heraldic achievements coats of arms in modern and historic Canada, including national, provincial, and civic arms, noble and personal arms, ecclesiastical heraldry, heraldic displays as corporate… … Wikipedia
Charge (heraldry) — For a more comprehensive list, see List of heraldic charges. Shield Field Supporter Supporter Motto (Scotland) … Wikipedia
Rule of tincture — The first rule of heraldry is the rule of tincture: metal should not be put on metal, nor colour on colour (Humphrey Llwyd, 1568). This means that or and argent (gold and silver, which are represented by yellow and white) may not be placed on… … Wikipedia
Ecclesiastical Heraldry — Ecclesiastical Heraldry † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Ecclesiastical Heraldry Ecclesiastical heraldry naturally divides itself into various branches, principally: the arms of religious corporations, and other bodies; the insignia of… … Catholic encyclopedia
Ascensional difference — Difference Dif fer*ence, n. [F. diff[ e]rence, L. differentia.] 1. The act of differing; the state or measure of being different or unlike; distinction; dissimilarity; unlikeness; variation; as, a difference of quality in paper; a difference in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
