Bagwyn

/ˈbæɡwɪn/ noun

Definition

A heraldic creature combining features of a dragon and a stag, with a winged body and antlers.

Etymology

From heraldic terminology, possibly combining 'bag' (archaic for dragon) with 'wynn' or 'wyn' (Old English rune name). Medieval heraldry invented countless composite creatures.

Kelly Says

Medieval heralds basically made up whatever creatures they wanted—the bagwyn shows how heraldry was pure fantasy with a rule book, letting aristocrats claim kinship with impossible beasts.

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