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Gules \Gules\ (g[=u]lz), n. [OE. goules, F. gueules, the same
word as gueule throat, OF. gole, goule, L. gula. So named
from the red color of the throat. See {Gullet}, and cf.
{Gula}.] (Her.)
The tincture red, indicated in seals and engraved figures of
escutcheons by parallel vertical lines. Hence, used
poetically for a red color or that which is red.
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His sev'n-fold targe a field of gules did stain
In which two swords he bore; his word,
"Divide and reign." --P. Fletcher.
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Follow thy drum;
With man's blood paint the ground; gules, gules.
--Shak.
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Let's march to rest and set in gules, like suns.
--Beau. & Fl.
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