Heraldic
[he'rældɪk] or [hɛ'rældɪk]
Definition
(adj.) indicative of or announcing something to come; 'the Beatles were heraldic of a new style of music' .
(adj.) of or relating to heraldry .
Checker: Phyllis--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to heralds or heraldry; as, heraldic blazoning; heraldic language.
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Examples
- They must have had a grotesque resemblance to heraldic dragons, and they played the part of bat-like birds in the Mesozoic jungles. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- In a few moments she stalked in again, proclaiming in her heraldic manner, 'Mr Rokesmith is the bearer of a packet for Miss Bella Wilfer. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- They bear heraldic designs, the devices of the Constable de Montmorenci, and the colors are fresh and bright, due to the artist’s unique method of enameling. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
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