heraldic
|her-al-dic|
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/həˈrældɪk/
related to heraldry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heraldic' originates from the Middle French word 'héraldique', which is derived from 'héraut', meaning 'herald'.
Historical Evolution
'héraldique' transformed into the English word 'heraldic' during the late Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a herald', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to heraldry'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to heralds or heraldry.
The museum displayed a collection of heraldic shields.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/05 15:42