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 an unpierced mullet is the difference of the third son.
From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.
A plain ring; sometimes blazoned as a “false roundle”: in modern English cadency, the difference of the fifth son or brother: No. 154.
From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.
In modern 125 cadency the fleur de lys is the difference of the sixth son, or house.
From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.
And pray, sir second son, where is the cadency mark which should mark your rank.
From The White Company by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
