Canting arms — is a technique used in European heraldry whereby the name of the individual or community represented in a coat of arms is translated into a visual pun or rebus. The term probably originally came from the same root as the term cant (originally to… … Wikipedia
canting arms — plural noun (heraldry) A coat of arms in the form of a rebus, or a visual pun on the bearer s surname • • • Main Entry: ↑cant … Useful english dictionary
canting arms — plural noun Heraldry arms containing an allusion to the name of the bearer. Origin C17: canting from cant1, in the obs. sense speak, say … English new terms dictionary
Canting arms — Her. Describes a *charge in a coat of *arms used to suggest the owner s name; somewhat like but not strictly a *rebus … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Canting — Cant ing, a. Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone. {Cant ing*ly}, adv. {Cant ing*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] {Canting arms}, {Canting heraldry} (Her … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Canting heraldry — Canting Cant ing, a. Speaking in a whining tone of voice; using technical or religious terms affectedly; affectedly pious; as, a canting rogue; a canting tone. {Cant ing*ly}, adv. {Cant ing*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] {Canting arms}, {Canting… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Coat of arms — redirects here. For the album by Sabaton, see Coat of Arms (album). Shield Field Supporter Supporter … Wikipedia
Attributed arms — are coats of arms given to legendary figures, or to notable persons from times before the rise of heraldry. Beginning in the 12th century, imaginary arms were assigned to the knights of the Round Table, and soon arms were given to biblical… … Wikipedia
