Bordured

/ˈbɔːrdjʊərd/ adjective

Definition

Marked or decorated with a heraldic border (bordure); describes a shield or coat of arms that has a distinctive border frame.

Etymology

Past participle of the verb 'bordure' or derived from the noun 'bordure' with the adjective suffix '-ed', indicating something that has been given or possesses a border.

Kelly Says

A 'bordured' coat of arms is like a framed photograph—the frame tells you something important about the person depicted, marking social status and legitimacy in a visual language that medieval society could read instantly.

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