blazonry

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

blazonry
    n 1: the official symbols of a family, state, etc. [syn: {coat
         of arms}, {arms}, {blazon}, {blazonry}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Blazonry \Bla"zon*ry\, n.
   1. Same as {Blazon}, 3.
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            The principles of blazonry.           --Peacham.
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   2. A coat of arms; an armorial bearing or bearings.
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            The blazonry of Argyle.               --Lord
                                                  Dufferin.
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   3. Artistic representation or display.
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