cadency

Example Sentences

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The latest shield under it was Lionel’s—argent, a bend gules distinguished with some sort of label of cadency.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

In modern cadency the heraldic rose is the difference of the seventh son.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.

It is not a little remarkable that the arms of neither shield nor surcoat bear any label or mark of cadency, but are simply royal arms.

From Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects by Andrews, William

And pray, sir second son, where is the cadency mark which should mark your rank.

From The White Company by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

In modern cadency it is the difference of the eighth son.

From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.