heraldry
noun
a system of designing and recording the coats of arms of famous families
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Heraldry
shield
noun
a design shaped like a soldier’s shield, especially one used on a badge or a coat of arms
coat of arms
noun
a special design that a family, organization, or place uses as its own sign and is usually found on a shield
herald
noun
someone who keeps records of families who have a coat of arms (=a design or picture that represents a family)
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