Found 2 items, similar to Armorial bearings.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: armorial bearing armorial bearing n : heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield [syn: charge, bearing, heraldic bearing]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Armorial bearings Armorial \Ar*mo"ri*al\, a. [F. armorial, fr. armoiries arms, coats of arms, for armoieries, fr. OF. armoier to paint arms, coats of arms, fr. armes, fr. L. arma. See Arms, Armory.] Belonging to armor, or to the heraldic arms or escutcheon of a family. [1913 Webster] Figures with armorial signs of race and birth. --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster] Armorial bearings. See Arms, 4. [1913 Webster]