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Tincture is in Terms.
Tincture is the limited palette of colours and patterns used in heraldry.
Azure. Blue. From the French "azur". Possibly from the blue mineral lapis lazuli.
Gules. Red. Derivation uncertain.
Sable. Black. Derives its name from the black fur of the marten.
Vert. Green. From the Latin "viridis" meaning green.
Furs are derived from the animal furs.
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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Ermine derived from the white winter coat of the stoat.
Vair from the Latin "varius" meaning varied. From the winter coat of the red squirrel, which is blue-grey above and white below.
Argent. Silver from the Latin "argent".
Or. derives its name from the Latin aurum, "gold".
Ashley Arms. Argent three bulls passant sable, armed and unguled or.