Where does “heraldry” come from?
Heraldry derives from Middle English herald, from Anglo-Norman heraud, from Old French heraut, from Frankish heriwald, a compound of heri meaning army and wald meaning ruler.
heraldry (English): The profession or art of devising, granting and...
Definitions
- The profession or art of devising, granting and...
Ancestry of “heraldry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | herald | A messenger, especially one bringing important... |
| 2 | Latin | heraldus | — |
Words derived from “heraldry”