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Definition of canting arms in English: canting armsplural noun Heraldry Arms containing an allusion to the name of the bearer. Example sentencesExamples - Both of these patents of arms may be termed canting arms which means that they contain a pun on the surname.
- In England, smooth-feathered corbies are found in depictions of the canting arms of Corbet throughout our period.
- The arms of the Archdiocese of Hartford are called canting arms or armes parlantes, which speak or proclaim the name of the bearer.
- The black roundle in the center of the shield with the three stones or rocks affords canting arms for Rockville Centre.
- The heron is drawn with a long tuft on its head; it is found in the canting arms of Heron, c.1255.
Origin Early 17th century: canting from cant1, in the obsolete sense 'speak, say (in a particular way)'. Definition of canting arms in US English: canting armsplural noun Heraldry Arms containing an allusion to the name of the bearer. Example sentencesExamples - In England, smooth-feathered corbies are found in depictions of the canting arms of Corbet throughout our period.
- The heron is drawn with a long tuft on its head; it is found in the canting arms of Heron, c.1255.
- The arms of the Archdiocese of Hartford are called canting arms or armes parlantes, which speak or proclaim the name of the bearer.
- Both of these patents of arms may be termed canting arms which means that they contain a pun on the surname.
- The black roundle in the center of the shield with the three stones or rocks affords canting arms for Rockville Centre.
Origin Early 17th century: canting from cant, in the obsolete sense ‘speak, say (in a particular way)’. |