Armoried

/ˈɑːrmərid/ adjective

Definition

Decorated with or displaying coats of arms or heraldic designs; bearing armorial bearings.

Etymology

From 'armory' (heraldic emblems and designs) with the suffix '-ed.' The word 'armory' itself comes from Old French 'armure,' relating to armor and heraldic symbols.

Kelly Says

Medieval manuscripts were 'armoried' with family crests in the margins—these weren't just pretty decorations but legal proof of who commissioned the book, making them the medieval equivalent of a signature!

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