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Definition of Ensigned
1. ensign [v] - See also: ensign
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ensigned
Literary usage of Ensigned
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Alphabetical Dictionary of Coats of Arms Belonging to Families in Great by John Woody Papworth (1874)
"Arg. a man's heart gu.ensigned with an imperial i-rown ppr. on a chief az. ...
Arg. a human heart ensigned by an imperal crown ppr. on a chief az. three ..."
2. Heraldry, Historical and Popular by Charles Boutell (1863)
"with which these shields of arms are ensigned, differ from the Coronets of our own
... The Coronet of a Duke of France is ensigned with parsley ..."
3. The Western Antiquary by William Henry Kearley Wright (1888)
"He was buried at Crediton, and his monument, ensigned with his armorials is in
the parish church there. The crest exhibits two arms vested, ..."
4. History of Scottish Seals from the Eleventh to the Seventeenth Century, with by Walter de Gray Birch (1907)
"The whole design is on a long cross, and ensigned with a cardinal's hat. On a
double scroll above the shield is inscribed the cardinal's motto— ' INTENTIO . ..."
5. An Ordinary of Arms Contained in the Public Register of All Arms and by James Balfour Paul (1893)
"Arg. a heart ensigned with an imperial crown gu., in chief three mullets az.,
... Arg. a man's heart gu. ensigned with an imperial crown, on a chief az. ..."
6. The Publications of the Harleian Society by Harleian Society (1871)
"Arg. on a fess cotised Or three leopards' faces Gu. ensigned ... Az. a rose
between a lily slipped and a pelican in her piety Or. ensigned with a mitre. ..."
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