A New Dictionary of Heraldry: Explaining the Terms Us'd in That Science, With Their Etymology, and Different Versions Into Latin. Containing All the . of Bearings. and a Concise Account

A New Dictionary Of Heraldry: Explaining The Terms Us'D In That Science, With Their Etymology, And Different Versions Into Latin. Containing All The Rules Of Blazon, With Reasons For The Same. The Original Signification Of Bearings. And A Concise Account Of The Most Noted Orders Of Knighthood by James Coats. This work presents a comprehensive glossary of heraldic terms, etymologies, and blazoning rules, drawing on English and Continental authorities. It explains terms such as abatements, accidents, canton, chevron, cross variants, mantles, mantling, supporters, and bearings; includes plates and Latin, French, and Italian equivalents; discusses the origins and meanings of colors and metals; describes the hierarchy of nobility and orders of knighthood; covers heraldic offices like kings of arms, pursuivants, and the College of Arms; provides critical commentary on sources (Guilim, Colombiere, Leigh, Morgan). The text serves as a reference for students of heraldry and those studying medieval and early modern symbols; it explains how blazons describe arms, how to interpret charges, and how heraldry reflects social and political structures.